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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsibleness
Noun
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But their statements about alleged malfeasance differed.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026 -
The film’s amber light and ample bell-bottoms situate it firmly in the late 1970s, a time of repressive dictatorships and jittery paranoia, triggered by political malfeasance and instability across the world.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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They have been joined by Alexa Morden, who runs the popular 98% Podcast that seeks to unearth instances of film, TV and theater industry malpractice, and Ben Fletcher, a theater producer and writer.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Shaknovsky settled a malpractice claim regarding the May 2023 incident for $400,000, according to public records from the Florida Department of Health.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Their resignations also effectively put an end to the respective House Ethics Committee investigations into their alleged misconduct, as the panel does not have jurisdiction over former members of Congress.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell under investigation As support for his campaign evaporated, Swalwell now faces criminal investigations into his alleged misconduct.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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That, of course, is second only to the fiscal irresponsibility of our city leaders.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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Carl vents to Jesse and Ben, saying Kyle’s snub represents more than carelessness.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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The officials’ performance reflected carelessness in the process.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In California, with its history of wildfires often caused by arson or negligence, prosecutors have not shied away from filing criminal charges, including murder, against people suspected of starting blazes or explosions, Taylor said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jurors found Smith was liable for negligence in Dalessio’s death and awarded her family $15,235,245, court papers said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found last month states that legalize sports betting see ensuing rises in consumer delinquencies.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Household consumption is more than two-thirds of the economy, and again it is fueled by debt that is giving way to delinquency at alarming rates and by assets that are at risk of being devalued.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Johnson, 23, is charged with three counts each of neglect of a dependent and criminal recklessness.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Five other kids, ages 10 to 17, were listed on the police report, and Tre would be arrested and charged with criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice and dangerous possession of a firearm.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Irresponsibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsibleness. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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