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Irresponsible vs Oblivious - What's the difference?

irresponsible | oblivious | Related terms |

Irresponsible is a related term of oblivious.


As adjectives the difference between irresponsible and oblivious

is that irresponsible is lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation while oblivious is (usually followed by to'' or ''of ) lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.

As a noun irresponsible

is someone who is not responsible.

irresponsible

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation.
  • Not responsible; not subject to responsibility; not to be held accountable, or called into question.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who is not responsible.

    • References

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    oblivious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (usually followed by to'' or ''of ) Lacking awareness; unmindful; unaware, unconscious of.
  • Failing to remember; forgetful.

    • Related terms

    * oblivion * oblivious transfer