IRRESPONSIBILITY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

irresponsibility

noun

Definition of irresponsibility

as in malfeasance

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Recent Examples of irresponsibility Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 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

Although investigators haven’t determined a motive for the malfeasance, theories abound.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Experts have identified three possible cases of gambling malfeasance from the 2026 World Cup.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of malfeasance

Noun

It gets filed alongside carelessness, disorganization and not really trying, and the people who display it often apologize for it as though they’d been caught slacking.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Either this is an issue of carelessness or a lack of communication between you and the cleaning service.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of carelessness

Noun

This sounds like malpractice to those who understand the value of 40-man roster spots and know the ramifications of the looming lockout.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
Tufts and Jollotta are both named as defendants in two separate civil medical malpractice lawsuits filed by Clancy and her ex-husband Patrick Clancy.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of malpractice

Noun

Even if the property is held in an LLC, the property manager will be personally liable for their personal negligence.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Last week, Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family filed a summons with notice against Durnan in Manhattan Supreme Court, accusing him of assault, gross negligence, and reckless and wanton conduct in connection with the woman’s death.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of negligence

Noun

Head coach Eckert being hit with three Football Association misconduct charges means the saga may yet cast a further shadow over the new campaign, especially as the German could be facing a lengthy ban.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Federal officials say these forms are scanned into an online system and is accessible to all staff based at the facility, even those accused of misconduct.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

Bates was charged in Lake Superior Court with a felony count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a misdemeanor count of criminal recklessness and a misdemeanor count of public intoxication.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Shrum has been charged with battery by means of a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, according to online court records reviewed by PEOPLE.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of recklessness

Noun

Under Connecticut’s Juvenile Matters Act, 16- and 17-year-olds generally fall within juvenile jurisdiction because they are recognized, and treated, as children for delinquency purposes.

— Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
The account moves from a minor late payment problem to a serious delinquency issue with fees, credit score damage and collections activity attached.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of delinquency

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