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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Accuse

Which one is right? "She accuses me for being irresponsible" Or "She accuses me of being irresponsible"
In addition, do we use "Irresponsible" for someone who doesn't care about someone else or we have other adjectives except "Careless"
  

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One is accused of something. doesn't live up to his responsibilities or obligations).

  • One is accused of something.
  • doesn't live up to his responsibilities or obligations).
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One is accused of something. An irresponsible person doesn't fulfill what he is expected to do...doesn't live up to his responsibilities or obligations).
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Anonymous Which one is right? "She accuses me for being irresponsible" Or "She accuses me of being irresponsible"In addition, do we use "Irresponsible" for someone who doesn't care about someone else or we have other adjectives except "Careless"
accuse of.

'irresponsible' isn't the right word, but 'careless' is also wrong. I think you mean 'uncaring'

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