noun
- plural of irresponsible; people who are not responsible or who do not take their duties seriously
Usage: usually used as a count noun to refer to multiple individuals; often carries a critical or disapproving tone
Examples
- The irresponsibles in the group refused to follow safety guidelines.
- Some irresponsibles left the campfire unattended, creating a serious hazard.
- The manager grew frustrated with the irresponsibles on her team who missed deadlines.
- Those irresponsibles spent all their money without saving for emergencies.
- The irresponsibles at the party made a mess and left without helping clean up.