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irresponsible
Acting without thinking about the consequences or considering one's duties; without a sense of responsibility.
Es war verantwortungslos, die Kinder allein am See spielen zu lassen.
It was irresponsible to let the children play alone by the lake.
The word is a combination of 'Verantwortung' (responsibility) and the suffix '-los' (-less), which means 'without.' So 'verantwortungslos' (irresponsible) literally describes acting without responsibility.
Sein Umgang mit Geld ist absolut verantwortungslos.
His handling of money is absolutely irresponsible.
A very common construction is 'Es ist verantwortungslos, ... zu ...' (It is irresponsible to ...). With this pattern, you can judge a specific action as irresponsible.
Es ist verantwortungslos, bei diesem Wetter ohne Winterreifen zu fahren.
It is irresponsible to drive in this weather without winter tires.
'Verantwortungslos' (irresponsible) is often used to describe nouns such as 'Handeln' (actions), 'Verhalten' (behavior), or 'Entscheidung' (decision).
Dieses verantwortungslose Verhalten wird Konsequenzen haben.
This irresponsible behavior will have consequences.
The word can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then usually stands directly next to the verb.
Er hat das Geld verantwortungslos ausgegeben.
He spent the money irresponsibly.
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'verantwortlich' and 'verantwortungslos' both describe how someone deals with duties and consequences. Here, 'verantwortlich' means that someone acts reliably and thinks about the consequences. 'verantwortungslos' is the opposite: someone acts recklessly or does not take enough care of their duties. So 'verantwortlich' fits when you mean good, dutiful behavior. 'verantwortungslos' is used when criticizing behavior.
Es ist verantwortungslos, bei Rot über die Straße zu gehen.
It is irresponsible to cross the street on a red light.
Lisa ist sehr verantwortlich und bereitet sich gut auf den Ausflug vor.
Lisa is very responsible and prepares well for the trip.