Definition of Irreverence
Irreverence
ir·rev·er·ence
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(noun)
an attitude of disdain or disrespect towards people or things that are generally well-regarded or taken seriously;
e.g. Many stand-up comedians have some irreverence for authority figures.
(noun)
a statement or action that shows a lack of respect or regard for someone/something that is generally taken seriously;
e.g. They were displeased by his irreverence and asked him to issue an apology.
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