irreverent

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛv(ə)r(ə)nt/

adjective

  • showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously: she is irreverent about the whole business of politics

Derivatives

irreverential

Pronunciation: /-ˈrɛnʃ(ə)l/
adjective

irreverently

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin irreverent- 'not revering', from in- 'not' + reverent- 'revering' (see reverent)