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Irreverance

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: Lack of respect or reverence, especially towards something sacred, important, or deserving of honor.

Sense 1: An attitude or behavior characterized by disrespectful or mocking behavior.

Usage:

• His irreverance towards authority figures often got him into trouble.
• The comedian's act was filled with irreverance and satire, mocking societal norms.

Sense 2: A quality of being unconventional or not taking things too seriously.

Usage:

• The artist's irreverance allowed her to break free from traditional painting techniques.
• She approached the serious topic with irreverance, injecting humor into her presentation.

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Characterized by a lack of respect or reverence.

Sense: Describing someone or something that shows disrespect towards what is generally considered sacred or important.

Usage:

• The irreverant comedian delighted the audience with his controversial jokes.
• Her irreverant attitude towards tradition often led to heated debates with her conservative family.

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: In a manner lacking respect or reverence.

Usage:

• The controversial artist's work was irreverantly exhibited, shocking many viewers.
• He often speaks irreverantly about religion and doesn't care about the consequences.

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