The difference between Irresponsible and Unresponsive

When used as adjectives, irresponsible means lacking a sense of responsibility, whereas unresponsive means not responsive.

Irresponsible is also noun with the meaning: someone who is not responsible.

check bellow for the other definitions of Irresponsible and Unresponsive

  1. Irresponsible as an adjective:

    Lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation; negligent.

  2. Irresponsible as an adjective:

    Not responsible; not subject to responsibility; not to be held accountable, or called into question.

  1. Irresponsible as a noun:

    Someone who is not responsible.

  1. Unresponsive as an adjective:

    Not responsive; unreactive.

  2. Unresponsive as an adjective:

    Indifferent or apathetic; emotionless.

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