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He particularly loved Kate McTiernan's irreverence toward university and hospital life, and especially the holier-than-thou medical school.†
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irreverence = a lack of respect

standard prefix: The prefix "ir-" in irreverence means not and reverses the meaning of reverence. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.
It was the one tension releaser she allowed herself; karate class was her R & R. The name pin on the upper left pocket of her jacket said K. McTiernan, M.D. She liked the tiny irreverence of wearing that symbol of status and prestige with her baggy pants and the sneakers.†
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Definitions:

(1) (revere)
regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
- Your reverence is a title that can be used to address royalty or clergy.
- Irreverent is the opposite of reverent and in addition to meaning "without respect" can sometimes imply a comic attitude.