irreverent

[ ih-rev-er-uhnt ]
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adjective
  1. not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.

Origin of irreverent

1
1485–95; <Latin irreverent- (stem of irreverēns) disrespectful. See ir-2, reverent

Other words for irreverent

Other words from irreverent

  • ir·rev·er·ent·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for irreverent

irreverent

irreverential (ɪˌrɛvəˈrənʃəl)

/ (ɪˈrɛvərənt, ɪˈrɛvrənt) /


adjective
  1. without due respect or veneration; disrespectful; flippant

Derived forms of irreverent

  • irreverently, adverb

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