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
Ishiba’s hand has been forced as the election campaign, entering its final stretch, has focused on anger over irresponsible foreign citizens and unruly tourists, according to political pundits.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
This act is so irresponsible that there’s rampant speculation its enactment alone could lead the city’s credit rating to be downgraded for a second time this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
His emotional unavailability eventually lends itself to heartbreak on both sides, and Belly starts to date his brother, Jeremiah, the irresponsible, smiley frat bro.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Laurel calls her daughter and her new fiancé irresponsible and delusional, and everyone immediately leaves.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 July 2025
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
This act is so irresponsible that there’s rampant speculation its enactment alone could lead the city’s credit rating to be downgraded for a second time this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
His emotional unavailability eventually lends itself to heartbreak on both sides, and Belly starts to date his brother, Jeremiah, the irresponsible, smiley frat bro.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Laurel calls her daughter and her new fiancé irresponsible and delusional, and everyone immediately leaves.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsible
reckless
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The filmmakers never judge Lynette as her actions grow more reckless, even when she’s forced to pick up Kenny and take him along on a series of dangerous encounters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the federal government continues to play with reckless and unauthorized tariffs that have burdened businesses with skyrocketing costs that have been passed along to consumers, the governor’s Affordability Agenda is centered around making life easier for New Yorkers.—
Walter Mosley,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Irresponsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsible. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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