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irreverent

adjective

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Wiktionary

adj

Etymology: From Latin irreverēns. By surface analysis, ir- + reverent.

  1. Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

    an irreverent new work

    an irreverent examination of reviewing