"irreverent" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

Showing lack of due respect or veneration (synset 302019600)
"irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"; "noisy irreverent tourists"

also: disrespectful - exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
similar to:
- blasphemous, profane, sacrilegious - grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
- aweless, awless, disrespectful - neither feeling nor showing respect
Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality (synset 302287824)
"a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"

similar to: spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

same as: impertinent, pert, saucy
Not revering god (synset 301787262)
similar to: impious - lacking piety or reverence for a god

same as: godless