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
Letter writer feels taken advantage of by irresponsible mother who always needs money and shuts down any criticism.
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Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
The majority of residents who spoke on the item at Thursday’s meeting spoke out against it, expressing concern that another bond on the heels of the $400 million Miami Forever Bond — approved in 2017 — was fiscally irresponsible.
—Tess Riski
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
But eliminating them altogether would be reckless and irresponsible.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Reports indicate that Eugenie wasn’t bothered about Harry’s environmental concerns, but by the implication that having a larger family was irresponsible.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
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Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
The majority of residents who spoke on the item at Thursday’s meeting spoke out against it, expressing concern that another bond on the heels of the $400 million Miami Forever Bond — approved in 2017 — was fiscally irresponsible.
—Tess Riski
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
But eliminating them altogether would be reckless and irresponsible.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Reports indicate that Eugenie wasn’t bothered about Harry’s environmental concerns, but by the implication that having a larger family was irresponsible.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for irresponsible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresponsible
reckless
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He's always been such a commanding force on the screen as both beautifully technical and really reckless.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, at the federal level, communities are still cleaning up the damage from last year’s reckless cuts.—
Anna V. Eskamani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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“Irresponsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsible. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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