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Synonyms for irreverent

Adjective

1. irreverent (vs. reverent), blasphemous, profane, sacrilegious, aweless, awless, disrespectful, disrespectful
usage: showing lack of due respect or veneration; "irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"; "noisy irreverent tourists"
2. impertinent, irreverent, pert, saucy, spirited (vs. spiritless)
usage: characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
3. godless, irreverent, impious (vs. pious)
usage: not revering god
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