irreverence

• Substantivo que denota falta de respeito por pessoas ou coisas normalmente tratadas com seriedade, manifestando-se por uma atitude mental ou por um ato desrespeitoso.

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.

   Irreverência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaudacitycheekdiscourtesydisrespectflippancyimpertinenceimpudencepresumptuousnessrudeness

   Antônimosawerespectreverence

2. Disrespectful actC1formal

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

   Irreverência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffrontdiscourtesydisrespectimpertinenceimpudenceincivilityinsolencerudenessslightsnub

   Antônimosdeferencehomagerespect