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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Lower-income individuals in states that have legalized online betting have also been more likely to engage in irresponsible gambling.
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Brian Curcio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Blame the irresponsible British teenagers who’ve arrived in Crete solely to get drunk and screw.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Martinez said the move would be financially irresponsible for the district.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
It was denounced by many public health experts as unscientific and irresponsible.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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Brian Curcio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Blame the irresponsible British teenagers who’ve arrived in Crete solely to get drunk and screw.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Martinez said the move would be financially irresponsible for the district.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
It was denounced by many public health experts as unscientific and irresponsible.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Irresponsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsible. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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