irreverent
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- irreverently adverb
Etymology
Origin of irreverent
1485–95; < Latin irreverent- (stem of irreverēns ) disrespectful. See ir- 2, reverent
Example Sentences
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He joined BBC Radio 1 in 1998 as the host of the early breakfast show and went on to become a household name presenting his irreverent afternoon show.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The irreverent news website had seemingly cracked the code for social-media virality, and would soon become one of the first digital-media startups to achieve unicorn status with a valuation of over $1 billion.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
No, the kind of Raimi movie you’re getting here is irreverent, silly and very bloody: a character study that also features incredibly goofy scares.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
So abrasive are its words and affecting its tune that the agnostic and irreverent journalist H.L.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
It said: Here's a girl who cares about the environment but also has an irreverent sense of humor.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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