iresponsable
The Tagalog word for irresponsible is iresponsable.
The term is used to describe someone who lacks a sense of responsibility.
Meaning: lacking a sense of responsibility (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the term Inutil is used to describe irresponsibility or incompetence.
Did you know?
- In many Filipino households, calling someone iresponsable is often a way to criticize their failure to contribute to 'utang na loob', or the cycle of reciprocal debt and gratitude.
- The term inutil, mentioned as a synonym for irresponsibility, is derived from the Spanish word for 'useless'. In a Filipino family context, being called inutil is a severe moral judgment rather than a simple critique of skill.
- While iresponsable describes a personality trait, the related term walang hiya (literally 'no shame') is often used to describe an irresponsible act that disregards social norms.
Examples in context
- Huwag kang pabayâ sa pag-aaral mo.Don't be irresponsible with your studies.
- Masyado siyang iresponsable sa trabaho.He is too irresponsible at work.
- Huwag kang maging iresponsable sa mga gamit.Don't be irresponsible with things.
- Ang iresponsable ng taong iyon.That person is so irresponsible.
Example conversation
Angela is talking to Juan about a friend's recent behavior.
- AngelaJuan, iresponsable ang ginawa ng kaibigan mo.Juan, what your friend did was irresponsible.
- JuanPasensya na, medyo iresponsable nga siya.I'm sorry, he was a bit irresponsible.
- AngelaSana ay matuto siyang maging maingat.I hope he learns to be careful.
- JuanTama ka, babalaan ko siya.You're right, I will warn him.
