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Definitions

irreverence

[ih-rev-er-uhns] / ɪˈrɛv ər əns /
NOUN
disrespect
Synonyms
STRONG
blasphemy cheek derision discourtesy flippancy heresy impertinence impiety impudence insult mockery profanity ridicule rudeness sauciness sin sinfulness
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment courtesy flattery politeness praise respect reverence seriousness
WEAK
regard

Example Sentences

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The frontman seems to somehow anchor the rhythmic chaos, warbling words that swerve wildly between incisiveness and irreverence; wisdom and wonderful nonsense.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," it said.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," United Agents added.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

By the time he enrolled at Westchester High — his classmates included comedian Phil Hartman and Manson Family member Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme — Volman had gravitated toward irreverence.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Not the paws of a leopard walking upright, turned against men by irreverence.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.