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irresponsible Synonyms

Another word for irresponsible

Choosing another word for irresponsible depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not showing a proper sense of responsibility; acting or done without due consideration for possible consequences.

Usage Example

"Leaving the campfires unattended during the dry season was a deeply reckless decision."

Strongest
reckless
careless
Strong
negligent
unreliable
undependable
imprudent
thoughtless
untrustworthy
feckless
Weak
shiftless

• adjective (Context 2)

Not answerable or accountable to higher authority for conduct or actions (especially in legal or political contexts).

Usage Example

"The monarch once wielded nearly unaccountable power, unchecked by any parliamentary body."

Strongest
unaccountable
unanswerable
Strong
exempt
immune

Opposites of irresponsible

The opposite of irresponsible shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

accountable
responsible
answerable
dependable
reliable
conscientious
liable
trustworthy
See all opposites of irresponsible

• Nearby Words

irrespective
irrespectively
irresponsibility
irresponsible
irresponsibly
irresponsively
irretrievably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Irresponsible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/irresponsible
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