Irreverence
Nounअवज्ञा, अप्रतिष्ठा
Definition
Lack of respect or reverence for something considered sacred or worthy of respect.
Contextual Sentence: "Irreverence toward cultural heritage sites can lead to irreversible damage to their historical significance."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'ir' (not) + 'reverence' (respect) → 'Not respecting' = Irreverence.
Synonyms
disrespect
contempt
sacrilege
Antonyms
respect
reverence
devotion