IRRESPONSIBLENESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

irresponsibleness

noun

Definition of irresponsibleness

as in malfeasance

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Noun

To spin total concoctions into something so riveting is — for better or worse — an admirable cinematic skill, one Hur uses to turn a tale of forensic malfeasance into mass entertainment of considerable quality.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The Kawhi Leonard deal, and the financial malfeasance that came with it, has crippled the franchise.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of malfeasance

Noun

The family’s attorney, Boise-area medical malpractice lawyer Eric Rossman, shared with the Idaho Statesman the formal complaint filed in the lawsuit.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Thurman has an ongoing lawsuit against Ascension Seton Williamson and the other hospital, Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, for medical malpractice.

— Andrea Suozzo, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of malpractice

Noun

In January 2022, Whedon denied the allegations of misconduct against him in an interview with Vulture.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The Star reported this story over the course of several weeks following an anonymous Reddit thread that went viral detailing allegations about Jay Sanders’ misconduct and abuse at popular Kansas City-area bars Drastic Measures and Wild Child.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of misconduct

Noun

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

Definition of irresponsibility

Noun

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
Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of carelessness

Noun

One is the legal stuff that’s going on—all this liability and product-liability and negligence stuff is starting to gain ground very much like the cigarette.

— Victoria Feng, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
In early August, the surviving Waithe daughter sued Kara, Zhuldasov and Next Level Express, alleging negligence and reckless conduct.

— John Kelly, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of negligence

Noun

Ruiz, who lives in Catawba, has been charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, aiding and abetting underage possession of alcohol, and underage possession of alcohol, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Milei has offered little sympathy for struggling Argentines, blaming the surge in delinquencies on irresponsible spending.

— Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of delinquency

Noun

That is not to excuse the recklessness behind the wheel which could feasibly have led to a more serious, potentially tragic incident on the M25 and M3 motorways.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Moscow’s drip-drip escalation has been palpable for years now, as sabotage incidents become more frequent, and recklessness in the form of stray drones or ballistic missiles cross into and test NATO’s outer defenses.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of recklessness

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