In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
IRRESPONSIBLY
irresponsibly
(adverb) in an irresponsible manner; “he acted irresponsibly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
irresponsibly (comparative more irresponsibly, superlative most irresponsibly)
In an irresponsible manner; so as to be irresponsible.
Antonyms
• responsibly
Source: Wiktionary
Ir`re*spon"si*bly, adv.
Definition: So as not to be responsible.
IRRESPONSIBLE
Ir`re*spon"si*ble, a. Etym: [Pref. ir- not + responsible: cf. F. irresponsable.]
1. Nor responsible; not liable or able to answer fro consequences; innocent.
2. Not to be trusted; unreliable.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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