irreverent
adjective/ɪˈrɛvərənt/
Frequency rank: #15,438 most common English word
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
Example sentence
The comedian's irreverent jokes about politicians made the audience laugh nervously.
Synonyms & related words
- disrespectful
- flippant
- cheeky
- impertinent
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