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ir⋅rev⋅er⋅ent

  [i-rev-er-uhnt]
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–adjective
not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
Origin:
1485–95; < L irreverent- (s. of irreverēns) disrespectful. See ir- 2 , reverent

Related forms:
ir⋅rev⋅er⋅ent⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
irreligious, impious, profane.
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ir·rev·er·ent   (ĭ-rěv'ər-ənt)   
adj.  
  1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
  2. Critical of what is generally accepted or respected; satirical: irreverent humor.
ir·rev'er·ent·ly adv.
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Irreverent

Ir*rev"er*ent\, a. [L. irreverens, -entis: cf. F. irr['e]v['e]rent. See In- not, and Reverent.] Not reverent; showing a want of reverence; expressive of a want of veneration; as, an irreverent babbler; an irreverent jest.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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Language Translation for : irreverent
Spanish: irreverent,
German: unehrerbietig,
Japanese: 無礼な
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