IRREVERENT

godless, irreverent

(adjective) not revering god

irreverent

(adjective) showing lack of due respect or veneration; “irreverent scholars mocking sacred things”; “noisy irreverent tourists”

impertinent, irreverent, pert, saucy

(adjective) characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; “a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

irreverent (comparative more irreverent, superlative most irreverent)

Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

Synonyms

• impertinent

• insolent

• flippant

• pert

• See also cheeky

Source: Wiktionary


Ir*rev"er*ent, a. Etym: [L. irreverens, -entis: cf. F. irrévérent. See In- not, and Reverent.]

Definition: Not reverent; showing a want of reverence; expressive of a want of veneration; as, an irreverent babbler; an irreverent jest.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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