Irreverence

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

Definitions of irreverence

noun a lack of respect or reverence for something or someone

Example Sentences

A1 The children's irreverence towards the teacher's authority was evident in their behavior.

A2 His irreverence for tradition often led to conflicts with his conservative family members.

B1 The comedian's irreverence towards political figures made him a controversial figure.

B2 The artist's irreverence towards societal norms was reflected in his provocative artwork.

C1 The author's irreverence towards organized religion sparked debates among intellectuals.

C2 The journalist's irreverence towards authority figures made her a fearless advocate for social justice.

Examples of irreverence in a Sentence

formal The speaker's irreverence towards traditional values caused a stir among the audience.

informal His irreverence for authority figures often got him into trouble.

slang She's known for her irreverence, always pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable.

figurative The artist's irreverence towards conventional art forms resulted in groundbreaking creations.

Grammatical Forms of irreverence

• past tense: irreverenced
• plural: irreverences
• comparative: more irreverent
• superlative: most irreverent
• present tense: irreverences
• future tense: will irreverence
• perfect tense: have irreverenced
• continuous tense: is irreverencing
• singular: irreverence
• positive degree: irreverent
• infinitive: to irreverence
• gerund: irreverencing
• participle: irreverencing

Origin and Evolution of irreverence

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irreverence' originated from the Latin word 'irreverentia', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and 'reverentia' meaning 'reverence'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irreverence' has evolved to encompass a lack of respect or reverence towards something or someone, often associated with humor or sarcasm.