irreverent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

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From Latin irreverēns. By surface analysis, ir- + reverent.

flippant impertinent insolent pert

irreverence sarcastic

irreverently

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