irreverence

noun
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈrevərəns/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈrevərəns/

  1. Lack of respect for things that people usually respect.

    1. His irreverence was shocking to some of the older members.
    2. The comedian's irreverence towards religious figures offended many audience members.

  2. A way of behaving that shows a lack of respect for someone or something that is usually treated seriously.

    1. She treated the serious topic with irreverence.
    2. The movie's irreverence made it popular with younger audiences but upset older viewers.

Synonyms

flippancy impudence cheek mockery disrespect

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irreverence" in English means: Lack of respect for things that people usually respect., A way of behaving that shows a lack of respect for someone or something that is usually treated seriously..

The phonetic transcription of "irreverence" is /ˌɪrɪˈrevərəns/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪˈrevərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irreverence": flippancy, impudence, cheek, mockery, disrespect.

Example usage of "irreverence": "His irreverence was shocking to some of the older members.". More examples on the page.