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

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English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  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.

    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

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

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. irresponsible

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

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

Princeton's WordNet5.0 / 3 votes

  1. irresponsibleadjective

    showing lack of care for consequences

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

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

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. irresponsibleadjective

    Synonyms:
    unaccountable, unanswerable, not responsible

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  1. irresponsibleadjective

    Synonyms:
    unaccountable, unanswerable, unreliable

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  1. List of paraphrases for "irresponsible":

    unaccountable, reckless, lrresponsible, indefensible, feckless

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#31251lawless
#37633coercive
#39188exacting
#46809dogmatic
#47283unequivocal
#53063haughty
#58403tyrannical
#60438unencumbered
#61448dictatorial
#64264overbearing
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#70395unaccountable
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#72925indefensible
#73290peremptory
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#88982imperious
#90152domineering
#115658feckless
#128829lordly

How to use irresponsible in a sentence?

  1. Police Chief Calvin Williams:

    Loomis reportedly said Sunday. What we have now is completely irresponsible. City leaders have voiced confidence about their ability to secure the site. Police Chief Calvin Williams said Sunday that they’ve had protests every day for eight days and all have been peaceful. We've not really had any problems to speak of.

  2. Chancellor Angela Merkel:

    I know that many have doubts and concerns about whether this road will be successful, about whether Greece will have the strength to take it in the long term, and no one can brush aside these concerns, but I am firmly convinced of one thing: we would be grossly negligent, even irresponsible, if we did not at least try this road.

  3. Justice Michael Wigney:

    This was a recklessly irresponsible piece of sensational journalism of the worst kind.

  4. Kara Goldman:

    That would be a completely irresponsible goal and ultimately a shortsighted one. We're thinking about the bigger picture : The best way to prevent the health impact of menopause is to prolong the ovaries' natural functioning.

  5. Sarah Hyland:

    I’m not a person to be that dumb and that irresponsible when my life depends on prescription drugs. so, for all of you saying that, I would kindly like to tell you to go f--- off.


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