Irreverent
(adjective)
Showing a lack of respect for something or someone considered sacred or serious; disrespectful.
Origin:
From latin irreverentem (nominative irreverens) "not showing proper respect or reverence; disrespectful", from in- "not" + reverentem (nominative reverens) "showing reverence".
Examples:
- She had an irreverent sense of humor and often made jokes about serious subjects.
- He had an irreverent attitude towards authority figures.
- The play was irreverent and irreverently fun.
- The irreverent tone of the book made it an instant hit among young readers.
- He was known for his irreverent, often controversial, and always entertaining speeches.