The difference between Foolhardy and Irresponsible

When used as adjectives, foolhardy means marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger, whereas irresponsible means lacking a sense of responsibility.


Irresponsible is also noun with the meaning: someone who is not responsible.

check bellow for the other definitions of Foolhardy and Irresponsible

  1. Foolhardy as an adjective:

    Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.

  1. Irresponsible as an adjective:

    Lacking a sense of responsibility; incapable of or not chargeable with responsibility; unable to respond to obligation; negligent.

  2. Irresponsible as an adjective:

    Not responsible; not subject to responsibility; not to be held accountable, or called into question.

  1. Irresponsible as a noun:

    Someone who is not responsible.