IRRESPONSIBILITY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

irresponsibility

noun

Definition of irresponsibility

as in malfeasance

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Recent Examples of irresponsibility On a political level, Shelley’s monster pandemic served as a warning of what horrifying fates might await the whole of humanity if conflict and irresponsibility were left unchecked worldwide. — Eileen Hunt, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 This tradition viewed progressive nationalism as using promises of reform and demagogic tirades against scapegoats abroad to distract from their own corruption and irresponsibility. — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 The yahoos in our capital would wreck only the state this time and not the whole country, but the irresponsibility is the same. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 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 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

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Noun

The rift between these tribes was on full display last month as the main opponent of the constitutional question claimed election malfeasance by proponents of A-83.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Earlier this year, a grand jury handed down a 30-count indictment against then-Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, for malfeasance, obstruction of justice and falsifying public records.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of malfeasance

Noun

Her behavior shows a carelessness about money, the kind of real money that could send a person to college.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of carelessness

Noun

If anything, each new development raises further questions about whether medical malpractice occurred.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
She has never been investigated for malpractice or been sanctioned by the medical board, the records showed.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of malpractice

Noun

Protesters said that rampant graft led to negligence during renovation work at the Novi Sad station, and eventually to the canopy collapse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Hwang had barred Rinderknecht’s attorney, Steve Haney, from raising allegations of negligence by the fire department.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of negligence

Noun

Davis argued that Slotkin described targeting junior personnel and young professionals to discourage them from serving, rather than solely to pursue justice for alleged misconduct.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner earlier in October said that Lewis was acquitted in a previous murder case, blaming police misconduct for the outcome.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

According to the report, the physical evidence from the scene could show that Williams tried to speed up and squeeze past Perez’s car, creating reasonable doubt that the officer acted with criminal recklessness.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The criminal recklessness and handgun felony charges were dismissed.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of recklessness

Noun

Vu Thanh Nguyen was charged with one felony count of child endangerment and one misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
His father, Vu Thanh Nguyen of Santa Ana, has been charged with one felony count of child endangerment and one misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for buying his son the powerful electric motorcycle.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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