irreverence
noun
ir·rev·er·ence
i-ˈre-v(ə-)rən(t)s 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈre-vərn(t)s
1
: lack of reverence
2
: an irreverent act or utterance
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Examples of irreverence in a Sentence
the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader
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Niraj Chokshi, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
There are great jokes (including an absolutely perfect Ralph line), thoughtful animation, a surprising amount of heart, and a heavy dose of irreverence.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Not dissimilar to how Kathy Hilton entered the series, Tilly has brought some highly entertaining scene-stealing irreverence to the mix.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
The holiday season is perhaps best approached with a little irreverence, no?
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Irreverence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverence. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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