無 責 任(むせきにん)

むせきにん

noun, adjective-na

irresponsible

1. irresponsible, lacking a sense of responsibility

Failing to take responsibility for one's actions, duties, or statements. Used to criticize people who do not follow through on obligations or who make careless remarks without considering the consequences.

そんな無責任(むせきにん)なことを言(い)うな。

Don't say something so irresponsible.

途中(とちゅう)で仕事(しごと)を投(な)げ出(だ)すのは無責任(むせきにん)だ。

Abandoning work midway is irresponsible.

政治家(せいじか)の無責任(むせきにん)な発言(はつげん)が批判(ひはん)を浴(あ)びた。

The politician's irresponsible remarks drew criticism.

GRAMMAR:
Functions as a な-adjective: 無責任(むせきにん)な態度(たいど) (an irresponsible attitude). Also used as a noun: 無責任(むせきにん)を問(と)う (to question someone's irresponsibility).

USAGE:
A strong criticism word. Combines 無(む) (without) and 責任(せきにん) (responsibility). Used in everyday conversation, workplace settings, and political commentary. The opposite is 責任感(せきにんかん)がある (having a sense of responsibility).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

無責任(むせきにん)な発言(はつげん): irresponsible remarks
無責任(むせきにん)な態度(たいど): irresponsible attitude
無責任(むせきにん)な行動(こうどう): irresponsible behavior
無責任(むせきにん)体質(たいしつ): culture of irresponsibility

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