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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.
中文释义
不敬的, 不尊重的
Significado en Español
irreverente
한국어 뜻
불경한, 경솔한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất kính, thiếu tôn trọng
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Example Sentence

The comedian's irreverent jokes about serious topics caused quite a stir.

该喜剧演员对严肃话题的不敬玩笑引起了不小的轰动。

Synonyms
disrespectful impertinent insolent flippant
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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”?

  1. A respectful
  2. B impertinent
  3. C conventional
  4. 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.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ jokes about the sacred ceremony deeply shocked the elders.

  1. A respectful
  2. B reverent
  3. C solemn
  4. D irreverent
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D — irreverent. “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.

How do you use “irreverent” in a sentence?

The comedian's irreverent jokes about serious topics caused quite a stir. (该喜剧演员对严肃话题的不敬玩笑引起了不小的轰动。)

What are synonyms for “irreverent”?

disrespectful, impertinent, insolent, flippant — all close in meaning to irreverent (adj. showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.).

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.

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