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Recent Examples of irresponsibility
Johnson’s fiscal irresponsibility was never more on display than during the negotiations between the Chicago Board of Education and the Chicago Teachers Union, which resulted in heavy lobbying of Springfield for money for the union and schools.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 May 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
Chicago Tribune, 29 May 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
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The appellate court said the attorney general had demonstrated probable cause to investigate and sue, citing public reports of malfeasance at the NRA that predated the investigation and ample evidence uncovered during it.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Republicans rightly will blame Newsom and the Democratic Legislature for their misfeasance and malfeasance.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Once, administrators confronted him about the carelessness of his grading.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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That's not chance or carelessness.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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To say much more would be critical malpractice.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The lawsuit asserts claims of legal malpractice and breach of contract against Balch & Bingham and Anulewicz.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The case is unusual compared to the slew of lawsuits over the past decade against utility companies for negligence that caused destructive and deadly wildfires, according to legal and environmental experts CNN spoke with.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The Hoffman family has filed a lawsuit against Boelter, which accuses him of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and negligence per se, according to the civil complaint.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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No misconduct was issued to inmates during the incident in question, and no inmate faced discipline for refusing the assignment, the agency added.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Even without independent investigative authority, the commission has spent the past few years reviewing a backlog of internal affairs cases, commissioning an outside audit of police misconduct investigations and weighing in on department policies.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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But that, the attorney said, does not amount to recklessness.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Negligence is the most common claim pursued under tort law, but others can allege wrongdoing or recklessness, Wara said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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In turn, payment delinquency rates are rising and collection activity is increasing as lenders work to recover unpaid debts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Now, delinquencies are still low relative to history, Hepp said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Still, being private isn’t a license to let laxness creep in.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Irresponsibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsibility. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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