(ˈ)i, ə, (ˈ)ir, (ˈ)iə+ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin irreverentia, from irreverent-, irreverens + -ia -y
1.
a. : the quality or state of being irreverent : failure to offer due respect to that which is generally reverenced
b. : an irreverent act or utterance
these pert irreverences
2. : condition of being without reverence : dishonored or neglected state : disregard
treating their elders with complete irreverence