irreverence
/ɪˈrɛv(ə)r(ə)ns
/noun [mass noun]
A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously: an attitude of irreverence towards politicians...
- Goud has always exhibited a devilish irreverence for hierarchies, whether in art or in life.
- But you know it will all return, with more intensity, more wickedness and more irreverence - and so will you.
- She can then begin to rewrite them, with a twist, with humour, with irreverence, with blasphemy even.
Synonyms
disrespect, lack of respect, disdain, scorn, contempt, derision, mockery, ridicule, disparagement;
insolence, impudence, impertinence, cheek, flippancy, insubordination, presumptuousness, presumption, forwardness;
rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy, incivility, abuse
informal lip, nerve
