Synonyms of irresponsible

irresponsible

adjective

ˌir-i-ˈspän(t)-sə-bəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reckless
• daring
• daredevil
• adventurous
• foolhardy
• careless
• nonchalant
• bold
• wild
• harum-scarum
• kamikaze
• impetuous
• devil-may-care
• rash
• hasty
• hell-for-leather
• audacious
• carefree
• hotheaded
• venturesome
• thoughtless
• unconcerned
• inconsiderate
• headlong
• feckless
• madcap
• inattentive
• incautious
• regardless
• unmindful
• unthinking
• heedless
• precipitate
• mindless
• blithe
• unworried
• freewheeling
• unheeding
• slaphappy
• happy-go-lucky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responsible
• cautious
• careful
• circumspect
• timid
• heedful
• overcautious
• overcareful

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of irresponsible

Be honest about your irresponsible spending in the past, and tell him what your goals are for the future. —Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025

For years, a tired narrative has persisted: Millennials are lazy, entitled and financially irresponsible. —Rory O'Hara, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

That’s grossly irresponsible because that’s just the furthest thing from the truth. —Jasmine Browley, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025

By failing to address the underlying causes of bird flu, the USDA's plan will likely cause more instability by continuing to reimburse farmers engaged in risky and irresponsible practices—while failing to safeguard public health. —William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025