irreverent

irreverent
irreverently, adv.
/i rev"euhr euhnt/, adj.
not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
[1485-95; < L irreverent- (s. of irreverens) disrespectful. See IR-2, REVERENT]
Syn. irreligious, impious, profane.

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