irresponsibly
/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪrɪˈspɑːnsəbli/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)
irresponsibly — adverb
1. in a manner that ignores possible harm or consequences; failing to think about o
in a manner that ignores possible harm or consequences; failing to think about other people or your own duties before acting.
Quan drove irresponsibly along the icy mountain road and slid into a ditch.
collocation: drive + irresponsibly
The factory acted irresponsibly by dumping dye into the river behind the village.
collocation: act + irresponsibly
Renata spent her bonus irresponsibly on lottery tickets and could not pay her rent.
Some news websites reported the rumour irresponsibly before checking with the family involved.
Ezra behaved irresponsibly at the office party and woke up his manager with late-night calls.
- recklessly
stresses willingness to take dangerous risks; stronger physical-danger sense
- carelessly
broader and softer — covers small slips, not only moral failure
- negligently
formal, often legal; a duty was owed and not fulfilled
- responsibly
the direct opposite — acting with care and good judgment about consequences
- conscientiously
emphasises careful, dutiful attention to doing things right
文法句型
verb + irresponsibly
act/behave + irresponsibly
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person, company, or media outlet whose action affects others; pairs most often with verbs of conduct (act, behave, drive, spend, report).