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irreverent

1 of 1adjective
/ɪˈrɛvərənt/
Forms:more irreverent,most irreverent
1

not showing proper respect for things that are usually treated seriously

  • The comedian's irreverent jokes about religion offended some audience members.
  • Her irreverent comments toward authority figures often got her into trouble.
  • The movie received criticism for its irreverent treatment of a serious historical event.
Antonyms:
2

not revering god

Synonyms:
3

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality