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Irreverence (Noun)

An irreverent mental attitude.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

His constant irreverence in class was disrupting the teacher's efforts to keep students on task and respectful.
Her writing often sparked controversy with its sharp critiques and unapologetic irreverence for established literary norms.
With an irreverence for traditional genre classification, the band seamlessly blended different styles in their latest album.
As a rebellious teenager, his irreverence towards authority was palpable and left him constantly at odds with his parents.
In comedy circles, she was celebrated for her clever jokes and brazen irreverence when addressing touchy social topics.

A disrespectful act.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Her decision to turn a classic painting into a parody was met with criticism for its irreverence.
The artist's latest installation, which used sacred objects as trash cans, sparked outrage over its irreverence.
His off-color jokes during the memorial service were considered an act of irreverence.
The novelist's use of sacrilegious themes was criticized for its irreverence by several church leaders.
The crowd's loud booing of the opera singer's unusual performance was a sign of irreverence.