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
The internet quickly erupted with outrage and criticism, as social influencers and experts alike argued that the guidance is irresponsible.
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Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
But prosecutors felt differently, claiming that Plamberger made a series of irresponsible calls, and that he should be held accountable as the experienced climber of the party.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Entertainment is found in semi-irresponsible drinking, filling fountains with washing-up liquid, and — as a rule — making friends with the locals.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
At a time when Reagan’s tax cuts had created a big budget deficit and raised fears of looming insolvency, critics claimed that Jackson’s platform was unaffordable and irresponsible.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
But prosecutors felt differently, claiming that Plamberger made a series of irresponsible calls, and that he should be held accountable as the experienced climber of the party.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Entertainment is found in semi-irresponsible drinking, filling fountains with washing-up liquid, and — as a rule — making friends with the locals.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
At a time when Reagan’s tax cuts had created a big budget deficit and raised fears of looming insolvency, critics claimed that Jackson’s platform was unaffordable and irresponsible.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsible
reckless
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He was medically cleared at a hospital and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges, including felony evasion of a police officer while driving in a reckless manner.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police also arrested Ian McGinnis, 21, of Philadelphia, charging him with reckless endangerment, assault and unlawful possession of noxious matter and accusing him of spraying pepper spray at counterprotesters.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Irresponsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsible. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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