adj
irreverent
Irreverent (adj) means not showing the respect that people usually expect for something serious.
adj
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Not showing the respect that people usually expect for something serious.
"an irreverent examination of reviewing"
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Etymology
From Latin irreverēns. By surface analysis, ir- + reverent.
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What is the meaning of irreverent?
"irreverent" (adj) means not showing the respect that people usually expect for something serious.
What is another word for irreverent?
Other words for "irreverent" include godless, pert, saucy, impertinent.
What is the opposite of irreverent?
The opposite of "irreverent" is reverent.
