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How do you spell Irreverent?

Correct spelling

irreverent

IR-REVERENT: not reverent, showing no reverence or respect

Why is irreverent spelled this way?

From Latin irreverens, disrespectful. IR (not) + REVERERI (to stand in awe). Someone irreverent refuses to stand in awe — disrespect as a deliberate stance.

Common misspellings of irreverent

irreverantirrevelantirrelevantirreverrent

Example

The comedian's irreverent jokes about politics made some audience members uncomfortable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell irreverent?+
The correct spelling is "irreverent". IR-REVERENT: not reverent, showing no reverence or respect
Is it irreverant or irreverent?+
The correct spelling is "irreverent", not "irreverant".

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