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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being irresponsible. uncountable
2. 2
   a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions wordnet

Synonyms

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irresponsibilityirresponsibility

Antonyms

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responsibleness

Etymology

From irresponsible + -ness.

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