Irresponsible vs. Negligent — What's the Difference?

Marked by a lack of responsibility

Given to or characterized by neglect, especially habitual neglect

Lacking a sense of responsibility; unreliable or untrustworthy.

(Law) Acting with or done through negligence.

Not liable to be called to account by a higher authority.

Careless or inattentive.

One who has no sense of responsibility.

(legal) Culpable due to negligence.

One who is unlikely to be called to account by a higher authority.

Apt to neglect; customarily neglectful; characterized by negligence; careless; heedless; culpably careless; showing lack of attention; as, disposed in negligent order.

Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.

Characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern;

Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

Marked by insufficient care or attention;

Someone who is not responsible.

Not responsible; not liable or able to answer for consequences; innocent.

Not to be trusted; unreliable; lacking a proper sense of responsibility.

Showing lack of care for consequences;