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“irresponsible” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʊnfɛɐ̯ˈantvɔɐ̯tlɪç/

Example

Er ist ein unverantwortlicher Mann.

He's an irresponsible man.

Illustration for unverantwortlich (irresponsible)

How to say “irresponsible” in German

“Irresponsible” in German is unverantwortlich.

Someone with power to prevent harm acts rashly and abandons responsibility for what follows.

Full entry for unverantwortlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unverantwortlich

Bei dem Skandal wurde sein Verhalten als unverantwortlich bewertet.

In the scandal, his behavior was judged irresponsible.

Tips for using unverantwortlich

  • Unverantwortlich means irresponsible, whereas nicht verantwortlich can simply mean not responsible for a matter or not in charge of it.

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