Definition of irreverence Irreverence

/ɪɹɛˈvɚʌns/ - [ireveruns] - ir•rev•er•ence

We found 5 definitions of irreverence from 4 different sources.

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What does irreverence mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: irreverences

irreverence - a disrespectful act
  violation
  immorality, evil, iniquity, wickedness the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct; "the immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction"
irreverence - an irreverent mental attitude
  reverence an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)
  mental attitude, attitude a theatrical pose created for effect; "the actor struck just the right attitude"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • irreverence (Noun)
    The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • irreverence (n.)
    The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.

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