Antonyms for irresponsible
ˌɪr ɪˈspɒn sə bəlir·re·spon·si·ble

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1. irresponsible

   In the strict sense, absolute, free from all limitation or control, and supreme, superior to all, can not properly be said of any being except the divine. Both words are used, however, in a modified sense, of human authorities; absolute then signifying free from limitation by other authority, and supreme exalted over all other; as, an absolute monarch, the supreme court. Absolute, in this use, does not necessarily carry any unfavorable sense, but as absolute power in human hands is always abused, the unfavorable meaning predominates. Autocratic power knows no limits outside the ruler's self; arbitrary power, none outside the ruler's will or judgment, arbitrary carrying the implication of wilfulness and capriciousness. Despotic is commonly applied to a masterful or severe use of power, which is expressed more decidedly by tyrannical. Arbitrary may be used in a good sense; as, the pronunciation of proper names is arbitrary; but the bad sense is the prevailing one; as, an arbitrary proceeding. Irresponsible power is not necessarily bad, but eminently dangerous; an executor or trustee should not be irresponsible; an irresponsible ruler is likely to be tyrannical. A perfect ruler might be irresponsible and not tyrannical. Authoritative is used always in a good sense, implying the right to claim authority; imperative, peremptory, and positive are used ordinarily in the good sense; as, an authoritative definition; an imperative demand; a peremptory command; positive instructions; imperious signifies assuming and determined to command, rigorously requiring obedience. An imperious demand or requirement may have in it nothing offensive; it is simply one that resolutely insists upon compliance, and will not brook refusal; an arrogant demand is offensive by its tone of superiority, an arbitrary demand by its unreasonableness; an imperious disposition is liable to become arbitrary and arrogant. A person of an independent spirit is inclined to resent an imperious manner in any one, especially in one whose superiority is not clearly recognized. Commanding is always used in a good sense; as, a commanding appearance; a commanding eminence. Compare DOGMATIC; INFINITE; PERFECT.

   Antonyms:
   accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, contingent, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yielding

   Synonyms:
   absolute, arbitrary, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperative, imperious, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal

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1. irresponsible

   Antonyms:
   responsible, obligatory, binding, imperative, chargeable on, under obligation, lawful, legal, legitimate

   Synonyms:
   unbound, unencumbered, unaccountable, not answerable, excusable, lawless, arbitrary, despotic

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1. irresponsibleadjective

   showing lack of care for consequences

   "behaved like an irresponsible idiot"; "hasty and irresponsible action"

   Antonyms:
   liable, amenable, answerable, accountable, responsible, trustworthy

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1. irresponsibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   unaccountable, unanswerable, unreliable

How to use irresponsible in a sentence?

1. Veronica Rutledge:

   She was not the least bit irresponsible, she was taken much too soon.

2. Paul Garcia:

   It's not OK to say that all federal employees support this shutdown. We don't. To say that is irresponsible and careless.

3. Gary Howe:

   It's ridiculous, especially when U.S. Steel Canada (took) just a day to think about it. This is going to cause people in Hamilton to be extremely upset and it's irresponsible.

4. Michael Saltsman:

   Let's start by calling this irresponsible, when you talk about these really massive jumps it's no longer an impact at the margin, it’s the sort of thing that could be the difference between a business staying open and closing.

5. Amnesty International deputy director:

   For refugees fleeing from terrifying conflict zones to be met by such an intimidating show of militarized force is shocking, and a woefully irresponsible response to people already traumatized by war and brutality, this 'raise the drawbridge' mentality will simply redirect, but not put an end to, desperate and dangerous journeys.

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