Korean word

무책임하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuchaegimhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveirresponsible

Example

그는 무책임해요.keu neun mu chae gim hae yo

He is irresponsible.

Illustration for 무책임하다 (irresponsible)

More examples

회의에서 그의 무책임한 발언 때문에 분위기가 싸해졌다.hoe ui e seo keu ui mu chae gim han pa reon ttae mu ne pu nwi gi ga ssa hae jeot tta

The atmosphere at the meeting turned cold because of his irresponsible remark.

Core concept

Someone fails to handle an entrusted duty properly and does not accept the consequences.

Common phrases

  • 무책임한 사람mu chae gim han sa ram

    irresponsible person

  • 무책임하게 대처하다mu chae gim ha ge tae cheo ha da

    respond irresponsibly

  • 무책임한 발언mu chae gim han pa reon

    irresponsible remark

Similar words

책임감이 없다chaegimgami eoptta: Shows little sense of duty and does not properly carry out assigned work.
무성의하다museonguihada: Handles a request without care or sincerity, giving a half-hearted response.
무관심하다mugwansimhada: Shows no interest or concern about a person, subject, or event.
태만하다taemanhada: Neglects required duties and fails to complete necessary procedures.

Definition in Korean

자신이 맡은 일이나 말에 대해 책임을 다하지 못하거나 책임을 지려 하지 않는 태도나 상태cha si ni ma teun i ri na ma re tae hae chae gi meul ta ha ji mo ta geo na chae gi meul chi ryeo ha ji an neun tae do na sang tae

Word origin

Its formation joins the idea of absence to the Sino-Korean term for responsibility, then adds a verb-forming element to describe a person or attitude.

Usage tips

  • English learners may use careless for a small accidental mistake, but this word usually judges a broader failure to act responsibly.

Other meanings

  • carelessadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 무책임함muchaegimhamirresponsibilitynoun
  • 무책임자muchaegimjairresponsible personnoun

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