1. lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

Examples

• His irreverence toward authority figures often got him in trouble at school.
• The comedian's irreverence made some audience members uncomfortable.
• She was known for her irreverence toward traditional customs.
• The student's irreverence during the ceremony was inappropriate.
• His irreverence toward religious practices offended many people.
• The author's irreverence toward political leaders was evident in her writing.