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demonstrate irresponsibility

[ˌdɛmənˈstreɪt ɪrɪˈspɒnsəbɪlɪti]
verb phrase
demonstrar irresponsabilidade
1. To show or display a lack of responsibility; to act in a way that reveals one is not dependable or accountable
By missing the deadline without informing anyone, he demonstrated irresponsibility.
Ao perder o prazo sem informar ninguém, ele demonstrou irresponsabilidade.
2. To exhibit behavior that proves one cannot be trusted with duties or obligations
The manager demonstrated irresponsibility by failing to supervise his team properly.
O gerente demonstrou irresponsabilidade ao falhar na supervisão adequada de sua equipe.
NYC Slang
acting out / not being on the level / playing fast and loose
Synonyms
show lack of responsibilitydisplay negligenceexhibit carelessnessreveal unreliabilityprove irresponsible
Antonyms
demonstrate responsibilityshow accountabilitydisplay reliabilityexhibit dependability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
demonstrar irresponsabilidade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar irresponsabilidade / mostrar falta de responsabilidade
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar irresponsabilidade / dar mostra de irresponsabilidade
Colloquial variation used in informal speech
Portugal
demonstrar irresponsabilidade / revelar falta de responsabilidade
Formal standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

shirk one's duties
drop the ball
pass the buck
not pulling one's weight
sleeping on the job
deixar na mão (PT-BR)
não cumprir com suas obrigações
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