irreverend

/ˌɪrɪˈvɛrənd/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking respect or reverence; irreverent

“The irreverent comedy show poked fun at sacred institutions.”

2. noun

a clergyman who has been deprived of his clerical office, or a person of a clergyman’s rank

“The former reverend was stripped of his title after the scandal.”

Synonyms

  • impious
  • irreligious

Antonyms

  • pious
  • reverent