irresponsibility
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Call it megalomania, genius, madness, audacity, irresponsibility, whatever you want,” said Jorge Castañeda, a former foreign minister of Mexico who once tangled with Castro.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Tanya Buxton, owner of Paradise Tattoo Studio in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire said: "It's encouraging irresponsibility."
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
A spendthrift trust is irrevocable and designed to protect a beneficiary’s inheritance from creditors, civil lawsuits resulting from an alleged $100,000 bank fraud and/or, as importantly, their own financial irresponsibility.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
"Anyone involved in this will have to pay the price for the irresponsibility of causing ...perhaps the largest financial scandal in this country’s history," Lula said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
For total greed, rapacity, heartlessness, and irresponsibility there is nothing to match a nation.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing irresponsibility
Words with 15 or More Letters, List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word