irresponsible
CEFR: B2
Not showing a proper sense of duty, care, or foresight for the consequences of one's actions on others.
Synonyms
- reckless
- negligent
- derelict
Common Collocations
- irresponsible behaviour
- highly irresponsible
- financially irresponsible
Example Sentence
Discharging untreated industrial effluents into municipal waterways is an irresponsible practice that endangers public health.