irreverence
noun
ir·rev·er·ence
i-ˈre-v(ə-)rən(t)s 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈre-vərn(t)s
1
: lack of reverence
2
: an irreverent act or utterance
Examples of irreverence in a Sentence
the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader
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As an undergraduate in the 1960s, I was drawn to the experimental irreverence of writers of the Beat generation.
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Referencing the old prison doors which were covered with various scribblings, the luxurious modern bathroom is covered with a contemporary interpretation of handwriting to add a little irreverence.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Those brave enough to confront the world’s irreverence with a stubborn, civil audacity.
—F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Marking the two’s first partnership and imbuing the irreverence of both brands, the range features ten pieces of jewels and five pieces of resort wear with an oceanic theme — designed to be worn with tousled beach waves and sand between your toes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Literary Hub
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
Referencing the old prison doors which were covered with various scribblings, the luxurious modern bathroom is covered with a contemporary interpretation of handwriting to add a little irreverence.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Those brave enough to confront the world’s irreverence with a stubborn, civil audacity.
—F. Willis Johnson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Marking the two’s first partnership and imbuing the irreverence of both brands, the range features ten pieces of jewels and five pieces of resort wear with an oceanic theme — designed to be worn with tousled beach waves and sand between your toes.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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“Irreverence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverence. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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