Derelict
Derelict adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.
Usage example: the guards were judged derelict in their duty
Irresponsible is a synonym for derelict in negligent topic. In some cases you can use "Irresponsible" instead an adjective "Derelict", when it comes to topics like careless.
Nearby Word: dereliction
Irresponsible
Irresponsible adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.
Derelict is a synonym for irresponsible. (North American) You can use "Derelict" instead an adjective "Irresponsible".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- thoughtless and derelict
- thoughtless and irresponsible
- reckless and derelict
- reckless and irresponsible
- heedless and derelict
- heedless and irresponsible
- careless and derelict
- careless and irresponsible
- sloppy and derelict
- sloppy and irresponsible
- slack and derelict
- slack and irresponsible
- negligent and derelict
- negligent and irresponsible
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