irresponsibly

/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbli/

adverb

  1. In a careless way that shows a lack of responsibility or concern for the possible results.

    B1
    • "He drove irresponsibly and nearly caused an accident."B1
    • "The company acted irresponsibly by ignoring the safety warnings."B2
    • "She acted irresponsibly by not checking the facts before sharing the news."B2
    • "Public money was spent irresponsibly, without adequate oversight or justification."C1

Common mistakes

  • irresponsable→irresponsibly

    The correct adverb form is 'irresponsibly', not 'irresponsable'.

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