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Variant of irreverence

irreverence Definition

ir·rev·er·ence (i rev′ər əns)

noun

  1. lack of reverence; disrespect
  2. an act or statement showing this
  3. the condition of not being treated with reverence

Etymology: ME < L irreverentia

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irreverent Synonyms

irreverent

modif.

profane, sacrilegious, disrespectful; see impious, rude 2.

irreverent Quotes

In America few people will trust you unless you are irreverent.

—Mailer, Norman Kingsley