B1 — Intermediateadjective
irresponsabile
irresponsible, reckless
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
incoscientenegligentesuperficialesconsideratoavventato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
responsabileaffidabileseriomaturocoscienzioso
Usage note
'Irresponsabile' is the direct antonym of 'responsabile'. 'Incosciente' implies acting without awareness of risk. 'Sconsiderato' means thoughtless of consequences. 'Negligente' emphasises neglect of duties. 'Superficiale' means lacking depth and seriousness.
Example
"È stato irresponsabile guidare dopo aver bevuto."
"It was irresponsible to drive after drinking."
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