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Irreverent vs Impolite - What's the difference?

irreverent | impolite |

As adjectives the difference between irreverent and impolite

is that irreverent is irreverent while impolite is not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

irreverent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking respect or seriousness.
  • Courageous, straightforward, having mass appeal, but likely to offend. Challenging the status quo, rocking the boat.
  • :An irreverent new work.
  • :An irreverent examination of reviewing.

    • Synonyms

    * impertinent * insolent * flippant * pert * See also

    See also

    * sarcastic

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    impolite

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

    • Synonyms

    * discourteous, uncivil, rude * See also

    Derived terms

    * impolitely * impoliteness