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irreverence

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A lack of the respect or seriousness conventionally shown to someone or something.

The comedy's playful irreverence challenged the club's solemn traditions.

Dictionary practice example.

Tessa added irreverence when a character used the committee's ceremonial stamp as a paperweight, treating a solemn symbol casually.