Irreverent – Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

(Pronounced ih-rev-er-uhnt)

To remember the definition of the word irreverent, use the following mnemonic:

"It's irrelevant whether you rent (irreverent) this house or not," said the debt collector. "I'm coming in!" "But have you no respect?" She shouted at him.

Examples of irreverent in a sentence

The irreverent brother blew out his sisters birthday candles before she could.

The hate group that trashed the church are to be punished for their irreverent behaviour.

It was seen as irreverent when the actor refused to bow in front of the royal family.