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Irresponsibly

Verb / ˌɪrʌˈspɑ:nsʌbli: / Another word for irresponsibly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'irresponsibly' means to do something in a careless or thoughtless manner.

Synonyms & similar words

responsibly carelessly recklessly heedlessly thoughtlessly negligently foolishly imprudently rashly incautiously wildly unwisely indiscreetly inconsiderately unmindfully unthinkingly impulsively unreliably unaccountably untrustworthily undependably

Example sentences

  1. He acted irresponsibly by not completing his homework.
  2. The driver drove irresponsibly and caused an accident.
  3. Leaving your toys scattered around is behaving irresponsibly.
  4. She spent all her money irresponsibly on unnecessary things.
  5. He behaved irresponsibly by not taking care of his pet.

Quotes

  • The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act irresponsibly. - Peter Drucker
  • Freedom is the right to do what you ought to do. - John Diefenbaker
  • The price of greatness is responsibility. - Winston Churchill

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