Irreverence \Ir*rev"er*ence\, n. [L. irreverentia: cf. F. irr['e]v['e]rence.] The state or quality of being irreverent; lack of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.
Such irreverence could help with repetitious, boring letters.
A general disrespect for the law arises partly from a public perception that the Warren and early Burger courts themselves had a certain irreverence for the Constitution and the rule of law.
Awesome as he seemed to outsiders, Castellano was plagued by internal squabbles and increasing irreverence in the ranks, especially in his own Gambino family.
Instead he still gives the impression of being a bit of a naughty boy, trying out his latest toy. 'The average age in SIC is under 30. Youth ensures a certain degree of irreverence which I appreciate.
Sergei Dovlatov, a Soviet emigre author who wrote about his homeland with irreverence and sly humor, died of heart disease Friday at age 48.
In his letter, Mr. Sununu hailed the "chemistry, friendship, caring and irreverence" he encountered during his tenure in the Oval Office.