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irresponsibility

ir·res·pon·sibility

UK/ˌɪə.ɹəˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/ US/ˌɪrʌˌspɑnsʌˈbɪlʌti/ rare

noun

1.

a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions

Origin

From ir- + responsibility or irresponsible + -ity.

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