irresponsible

Example Sentences

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to Pyongyang Monday over drones sent into North Korea earlier this year, actions he called "irresponsible".

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Until the underlying biology of so-called cured patients is better understood, they say, it’s premature, and perhaps even irresponsible, to use the term.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

“However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

"Popularity of a breed can unfortunately attract irresponsible breeding in any type of dog," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

How could they have been so irresponsible? she wondered.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng