irresponsible
adjective/ˌɪrɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
Frequency rank: #6,278 most common English word
Meaning
not showing care for the consequences of one's actions; lacking a sense of responsibility.
Example sentence
It was irresponsible of him to leave the children alone at home.
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