What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irresponsive
Example
The audience was irresponsive to the comedian's jokes. [irresponsive: adjective]
Example
The patient was irresponsive to the doctor's questions. [irresponsive: adjective]
unresponsive
Example
The customer service representative was unresponsive to my complaint. [unresponsive: adjective]
Example
The baby was unresponsive to the loud noise. [unresponsive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unresponsive is more common than irresponsive in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between irresponsive and unresponsive?
Both irresponsive and unresponsive are formal words and are not typically used in casual conversation.
