IRRESPONSIBILITY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

irresponsibility

noun

Definition of irresponsibility

as in malfeasance

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Recent Examples of irresponsibility The fiscal irresponsibility and mismanagement of bankrupt Hawthorne Race Course President Tim Carey was the immediate cause of death. — Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The most probable path remains the baseline he’s been describing since last fall — debt grinding steadily higher, periodically goosed by crises or political irresponsibility, but partially offset by technological progress and labor force growth. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 California’s High-Speed Rail has devolved into a case study of bureaucratic incompetence and fiscal irresponsibility. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 This has ensured that fiscal irresponsibility generates solid political benefits at no political cost. — Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026 That bill is a prime example and proves current lawmakers have engaged in fiscal irresponsibility, causing near state insolvency. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Antisocial personality includes a persistent pattern of traits such as callousness, lack of concern, deceitfulness, and irresponsibility, Ryan said. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026 Understandably, the error prompted fiery discussions online about the irresponsibility of allowing AI systems to report and repackage the news. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026 That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsibility

Noun

The Kawhi Leonard deal, and the financial malfeasance that came with it, has crippled the franchise.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
During his absence, Haiti’s transitional authorities adopted a controversial decree shielding senior government officials accused of malfeasance and other crimes committed while in office from prosecution in the country’s regular courts.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of malfeasance

Noun

But that drop in intensity quickly veered into carelessness, with the defence failing to assert its composure amid loose passes and hapless communication mix-ups.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of carelessness

Noun

The family’s attorney, Boise-area medical malpractice lawyer Eric Rossman, shared with the Idaho Statesman the formal complaint filed in the lawsuit.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Thurman has an ongoing lawsuit against Ascension Seton Williamson and the other hospital, Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, for medical malpractice.

— Andrea Suozzo, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of malpractice

Noun

One is the legal stuff that’s going on—all this liability and product-liability and negligence stuff is starting to gain ground very much like the cigarette.

— Victoria Feng, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
In early August, the surviving Waithe daughter sued Kara, Zhuldasov and Next Level Express, alleging negligence and reckless conduct.

— John Kelly, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of negligence

Noun

In January 2022, Whedon denied the allegations of misconduct against him in an interview with Vulture.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The Star reported this story over the course of several weeks following an anonymous Reddit thread that went viral detailing allegations about Jay Sanders’ misconduct and abuse at popular Kansas City-area bars Drastic Measures and Wild Child.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

Moscow’s drip-drip escalation has been palpable for years now, as sabotage incidents become more frequent, and recklessness in the form of stray drones or ballistic missiles cross into and test NATO’s outer defenses.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Did someone within Rushville, a town decimated by Jordan’s recklessness, wait 10 years for a little revenge of their own?

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of recklessness

Noun

Ruiz, who lives in Catawba, has been charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, aiding and abetting underage possession of alcohol, and underage possession of alcohol, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 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

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