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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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
The hosts have long embraced online irreverence as a potent tool in politics.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
That balance between rigor and irreverence shapes everything from tasting room design to membership programs.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The celebrity game does keep score, but its audience is more concerned with overall flow and irreverence.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irreverence
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“Irreverence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverence. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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