IRRESPONSIBLE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

irresponsible

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈspän(t)-sə-bəl

Definition of irresponsible

as in reckless

having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions it was irresponsible to go off and leave your baby unattended in an automobile

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Recent Examples of irresponsible But Lundquist cautioned against automatically treating Gen Z’s choices as irresponsible when the generation is making them under different economic conditions than its parents faced. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 And yet suddenly Liam the layabout, Liam the bozo, Liam the irresponsible clown is in his element. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 Milei has offered little sympathy for struggling Argentines, blaming the surge in delinquencies on irresponsible spending. — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Ryan Tarosas, owner of Fox 14 Marina on the river in Algonquin, said no law is going to stop the few irresponsible drivers. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irresponsible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsible

reckless

Adjective

In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Chiu was convicted of murder, second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and reckless evasion of police.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026