irresponsibility
/ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/noun
उच्चारण इरिस्पॉन्सबिलटी
गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी, लापरवाही
Core word
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the fact of not thinking enough about the effects of what you do; behaviour that shows a lack of care
गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी, लापरवाही
- The accident was caused by the driver's irresponsibility.
- an act of sheer irresponsibility
- Leaving young children alone at home is an act of irresponsibility.
+ 2 more examples
- The report blamed the crash on the pilot's irresponsibility.
- Her irresponsibility with money cost the club dearly.
Synonyms carelessness recklessness negligence thoughtlessness
Opposite responsibility reliability prudence
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
irresponsibility + of + person/act
Use 'of' to name who or what shows the lack of responsibility.
जो व्यक्ति या कार्य ज़िम्मेदारी की कमी दिखाए, उसे बताने के लिए 'of' आता है।
- The irresponsibility of the driver caused the accident.
- He was shocked at the irresponsibility of the manager.
irresponsibility + in + -ing / matter
Use 'in' for the area where the failure is shown.
जिस क्षेत्र में लापरवाही दिखे, उसके लिए 'in' आता है।
- Their irresponsibility in handling money cost them the shop.
uncountable noun
Usually uncountable; it takes a singular verb and no 'a'.
यह प्रायः uncountable है; singular क्रिया लेता है और इसके साथ 'a' नहीं लगता।
- Irresponsibility is not acceptable in a doctor.
act of irresponsibility
For one case, use 'an act of irresponsibility'.
किसी एक घटना के लिए 'an act of irresponsibility' कहा जाता है।
- Leaving the gas on was an act of irresponsibility.
irresponsibility vs. irresponsible
The noun names the failing; the adjective describes the person or act.
Noun कमी का नाम बताता है; adjective व्यक्ति या कार्य का वर्णन करता है।
- His irresponsibility made him an irresponsible leader.
+Collocations 5
adjective + irresponsibility
sheeruttergrossfinancialcriminaltotal
- It was sheer irresponsibility to leave the child alone.
verb + irresponsibility
accuse ofshowblamecondemncriticisedisplay
- The court condemned the company's irresponsibility.
irresponsibility + noun
chargeclaimproblemattitude
- The irresponsibility charge was dropped.
noun + of irresponsibility
actchargesignexamplelevel
- Skipping the safety check is a sign of irresponsibility.
irresponsibility + in / towards
towards the publicin handling fundsin drivingwith money
- The company showed irresponsibility towards its customers.
“More examples 6
- The manager's irresponsibility led to a heavy loss.
प्रबंधक की लापरवाही से भारी नुकसान हुआ।
- Throwing plastic into the river is environmental irresponsibility.
नदी में प्लास्टिक फेंकना पर्यावरण के प्रति गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी है।
- Radhika's father spoke seriously about the irresponsibility of drinking and driving.
राधिका के पिता ने शराब पीकर गाड़ी चलाने की गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी के बारे में गंभीरता से बात की।
- The teacher was angry at the students' irresponsibility with the lab equipment.
शिक्षक प्रयोगशाला के उपकरणों के प्रति विद्यार्थियों की गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी से नाराज़ थे।
- His irresponsibility cost him the job.
उसकी गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी ने उसकी नौकरी छीन ली।
- Leaving a loaded bag unattended at the station is plain irresponsibility.
स्टेशन पर भरा हुआ बैग लावारिस छोड़ना सरासर गैर-ज़िम्मेदारी है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ His irresponsibility are well known.
✓ His irresponsibility is well known.
'Irresponsibility' is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
'Irresponsibility' uncountable है और singular क्रिया लेता है।
✗ She criticised him for his irresponsible.
✓ She criticised him for his irresponsibility.
After 'his', the noun form is required.
'His' के बाद noun रूप चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Irresponsibility and negligence are close, but negligence is usually a legal term.
Irresponsibility और negligence में समानता है, पर negligence प्रायः कानूनी शब्द है।
A general lack of care about the effects of your behaviour.
अपने व्यवहार के परिणामों के प्रति सामान्य लापरवाही।
- His irresponsibility annoyed the team.
Failure to take proper care, especially in law.
उचित सावधानी न बरतना, विशेषकर कानून में।
- The hospital was sued for negligence.