Irresponsibility (Noun)
Meaning
A form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His lack of accountability and tendency to blame others for his mistakes were clear signs of his irresponsibility.
- The company's decision to ignore safety protocols was a prime example of corporate irresponsibility that put many lives at risk.
- Her history of reckless spending and failure to pay bills on time was a testament to her financial irresponsibility.
- The politician's refusal to acknowledge the consequences of his actions was a disturbing display of irresponsibility that eroded public trust.
- The teenager's irresponsibility in leaving the stove unattended while cooking led to a devastating house fire that could have been prevented.
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Hyponyms
- Whimsy
- Unreliability
- Capriciousness
- Whimsicality
- Whimsey
- Unreliableness
- Undependableness
- Arbitrariness