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    irreverence
    /ɪˈrɛv(ə)rəns/

    noun

    • 1. a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously: "an attitude of irreverence towards politicians"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIRREVERENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    IRREVERENCE definition: 1. the quality of not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things: 2. the…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › irreverenceIrreverence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : an irreverent act or utterance. Synonyms. blasphemy. defilement. desecration. impiety. profanation. sacrilege. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of irreverence in a Sentence. the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › irreverenceIRREVERENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Irreverence definition: the quality of being irreverent; lack of reverence or respect.. See examples of IRREVERENCE used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › irreverenceIrreverence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Irreverence, then, is the opposite: viewing something as not worthy of admiration. The thing about irreverence is that you display it towards things that normally would call for reverence, such as a leader, a teacher, or a superstar.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › irreverenceIrreverence - definition of irreverence by The Free Dictionary

    1. the quality of being irreverent; lack of reverence or respect. 2. an irreverent act or statement. 3. the condition of not being venerated or respected. [1300–50; Middle English < Latin] ir•rev′er•ent, adj. ir•rev′er•ent•ly, adv.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishirreverence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of irreverence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIRREVERENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. the quality of being irreverent; lack of reverence or respect. 2.

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › irreverenceirreverence - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Nov 10, 2023 · irreverence (usually uncountable, plural irreverences) The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › irreverenceIrreverence Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    noun. Lack of reverence; disrespect. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An act or statement showing this. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The condition of not being treated with reverence. Webster's New World. The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › irreverence_nirreverence, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the noun irreverence mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun irreverence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.