irreverence

• Nom désignant un manque de respect envers des personnes ou des choses généralement considérées comme sérieuses, souvent exprimé par une attitude ou un acte irrespectueux.

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.

   Irrévérence

   • 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.

   Synonymesaudacitycheekdiscourtesydisrespectflippancyimpertinenceimpudencepresumptuousnessrudeness

   Antonymesawerespectreverence

2. Disrespectful actC1formal

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

   acte irrévérencieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffrontdiscourtesydisrespectimpertinenceimpudenceincivilityinsolencerudenessslightsnub

   Antonymesdeferencehomagerespect