Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an irresponsible manner; so as to be irresponsible.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb So as not to be responsible.
- adverb In an irresponsible{2} manner; without due care or diligence.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb In an
irresponsible manner; so as to be irresponsible.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an irresponsible manner
Etymologies
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word irresponsibly.
Examples
-
The fact that Al Jazeera often behaves irresponsibly is just a detail.
Thomas vs. Hitchens David 2005
-
The myth that big business needs to be controlled because we act irresponsibly is simply not true.
-
But for a nation at war, using these terms irresponsibly does a big disservice to those that serve.
Paul Rieckhoff: "Immeasurable Courage and Uncommon Valor"-- Sgt. First Class Jared C. Monti 2009
-
In a very lengthy article that can only be described as irresponsibly vengeful, the magazine and the author attempt to systematically smear the reputation of Bill Clinton and one of his most trusted aides and friends with a series of anonymous quotes, hearsay, and insulting subtitles.
-
Oil is damaging when it is drilled or refined irresponsibly, which is what W/Cheney encouraged.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local Allen N 2010
-
Oil is damaging when it is drilled or refined irresponsibly, which is what W/Cheney encouraged.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local Allen N 2010
-
Oil is damaging when it is drilled or refined irresponsibly, which is what W/Cheney encouraged.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local windbourne 2010
-
Oil is damaging when it is drilled or refined irresponsibly, which is what W/Cheney encouraged.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local Commentator 2010
-
Oil is damaging when it is drilled or refined irresponsibly, which is what W/Cheney encouraged.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local Navy Chief 2010
-
Oil is damaging when it is drilled or refined irresponsibly, which is what W/Cheney encouraged.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local windbourne 2010
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.