irreverence

• Substantiv, das die Missachtung oder Respektlosigkeit gegenüber Personen, Institutionen oder Dingen bezeichnet, die normalerweise ernst genommen werden; äußert sich oft in einer respektlosen Haltung oder Handlung.

A noun referring to a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously, often expressed through a mental attitude or a disrespectful act.

1. Attitude of disrespectC1formal

   A mental attitude that shows a lack of respect for things that are usually taken seriously, such as authority, religion, or traditions.

   Respektlosigkeit

   • His irreverence towards the old customs shocked the elders.
   • The comedian's irreverence was both shocking and hilarious.
   • She showed a certain irreverence for the strict rules of the academy.

   Synonymeaudacitycheekdiscourtesydisrespectflippancyimpertinenceimpudencepresumptuousnessrudeness

   Antonymeawerespectreverence

2. Disrespectful actC1formal

   An action or statement that shows a lack of respect for someone or something.

   Respektlosigkeit

   • Making a joke during the solemn ceremony was an act of irreverence.
   • His irreverence towards the judge nearly got him held in contempt.
   • The article was criticized for its irreverence towards the royal family.

   Synonymeaffrontdiscourtesydisrespectimpertinenceimpudenceincivilityinsolencerudenessslightsnub

   Antonymedeferencehomagerespect