irresponsive

American  

[ir-i-spon-siv] / ˌɪr ɪˈspɒn sɪv /

adjective

1. not responsive; not responding, or not responding readily, as in speech, action, or feeling.

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irresponsive British  

/ ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsɪv /

adjective

1. not responsive

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Other Word Forms

• irresponsively adverb
• irresponsiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of irresponsive

First recorded in 1840–50; ir- ² + responsive

Example Sentences

Black Africa has progressed despite intricate problems, irresponsive and irresponsible "neighbors" and exogenously calculated attempts to undermine and cripple her.

From Time Magazine Archive

Deane, a little weary with the strain of the day, was at first irresponsive, but gradually he forgot himself in the interest of playing his new part.

From The Golden Web by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

This was not necessarily an evil, but it was often said that the senators were irresponsive to public opinion.

From Government in the United States National, State and Local by Garner, James Wilford

"No, no, Helen; you must not leave me," cried Mrs. Desmond; and again she clutched the girl's hand, those strong young fingers that had closed so appealingly on hers once, but that were irresponsive now.

From Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life by Austin, Caroline

Janet gave her a tiny hand and gazed at her with brooding, irresponsive eyes.

From The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur by Sinclair, May