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irresponsável

[i.ʁes.põ.sá.vel]
adjectivepl: irresponsáveis
irresponsible
1. Not accountable or answerable for one's actions; lacking responsibility
It was irresponsible of him to leave the children alone.
Foi irresponsável da parte dele deixar as crianças sozinhas.
2. Not reliable or trustworthy in fulfilling duties or obligations
An irresponsible employee often misses deadlines.
Um funcionário irresponsável frequentemente perde prazos.
3. Showing lack of care or concern for consequences
Driving recklessly is irresponsible behavior.
Dirigir de forma temerária é um comportamento irresponsável.
NYC Slang
flaky
Synonyms
negligentedesatentoimprudentedescuidadoinconsequente
Antonyms
responsávelconfiávelprudentecuidadosoatencioso

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
irresponsável
Standard usage across Portugal
Brazil
irresponsável
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

comportamento irresponsável
atitude irresponsável
pessoa irresponsável
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