irresponsabile
irresponsible
adjective eer-res-pon-SAH-bee-leh Rare
Usage Note
Irresponsabile describes a person or action that shows a reckless disregard for consequences — un comportamento irresponsabile (irresponsible behaviour). Like all adjectives in -e, it is invariable for gender. The related noun is irresponsabilità (irresponsibility). Note the double r is held slightly in pronunciation.
Examples
"È stato irresponsabile lasciare i bambini soli."
Natural Translation
It was irresponsible to leave the children alone.
Literal Translation
It has been irresponsible to-leave the children alone.
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