Synonyms 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.

   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

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1. irresponsible

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

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

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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, 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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1. The ASA:

   We understood that Urban Outfitters’ target market was young people and considered that using a noticeably underweight model was likely to impress upon that audience that the image was representative of the people who might wear Urban Outfitters’ clothing, and as being something to aspire to, we therefore concluded that the ad was irresponsible.

2. Thomas Spijkerboer:

   Policymakers in Germany, the Netherlands and Britain said this kind of large-scale mission encourages people to cross and leads to more lives lost. But after the big shipwreck in April they changed their minds, they are now spending more money on something which a few months ago they said would cost lives. It's irresponsible to make these major policy decisions without asking whether the factual assumptions are right.

3. John Stemberger:

   There are many legitimate criticisms of the Boy Scouts of America, but it’s nonsense to compare The Boy Scouts of America to Hitler youth, it’s an irresponsible comment. The left is critical of anything that tries to promote uniformity and character-building. That’s a problem for them.

4. Josh Holmes:

   When the president of the United States goes overseas he’s representing the country, it is remarkably irresponsible and remarkably unpresidential for him to weigh in on a domestic political battle and effectively undermine one of the candidates who could replace him next January.

5. Judd Deere:

   Any speculation about personnel is irresponsible and a distraction from our whole-of-government response to COVID-19.