irresponsibly

In careless fashion

In a manner lacking responsibility or care for consequences.

Someone who acts irresponsibly disregards duties, obligations, or the effects of their actions on others: He irresponsibly left the gate open and the dog got out.

The word often carries moral judgment—implying the person should have known better.

negligent

carelessly

Without due attention

negligently · inattentively · remissly · laxly · sloppily · unmindfully · thoughtlessly · forgetfully · indifferently · apathetically

rash

impulsively

Without prior deliberation

precipitately · foolhardily · unwisely · ill-advisedly · shortsightedly · indiscreetly · injudiciously · unthinkingly · brashly · hotheadedly

carefree

blithely

In carefree manner

casually · breezily · unconcernedly · flippantly · airily · glibly · frivolously · cavalierly · jauntily · offhandedly

Opposites
accountability and duty

irresponsiblyresponsibly

With mature accountability

dutifully · conscientiously · dependably · reliably · accountably

care and deliberation

irresponsiblycarefully

With deliberate attention

thoughtfully · deliberately · considerately · mindfully · judiciously

prudence and risk

irresponsiblycautiously

In a guarded manner

prudently · sensibly · wisely · safely · conservatively

Family

irresponsible, irresponsibility, irresponsibilities

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G