irreverent
/ɪˈrɛvərənt/
ir · rev · er · ent
/ɪ · ˈrɛv · ər · ənt/
English Definition
adj. showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
Significado en Español
irreverente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất kính, thiếu tôn trọng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ir-(not)+ reverent(reverent)→ irreverent, disrespectful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “irreverent”?
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A
respectful
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B
impertinent
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C
conventional
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D
serious
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B — impertinent.
“irreverent” means adj. showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
Common questions about “irreverent”
What does “irreverent” mean?
irreverent — adj. showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.. In Chinese: 不敬的, 不尊重的.
How do you pronounce “irreverent”?
irreverent is pronounced /ɪˈrɛvərənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ir · rev · er · ent.
Is “irreverent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. irreverent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “irreverent”?
ir-(not)+ reverent(reverent)→ irreverent, disrespectful.
