Anomic (Adjective)
Meaning
Socially disoriented; "anomic loners musing over their fate"; "we live in an age of rootless alienated people".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The anomic individual wanders aimlessly, disconnected from the social norms and values that once guided them.
- In the city's underbelly, anomic loners congregate in dingy bars, sharing tales of their disillusionment.
- The rise of social media has created a generation of anomic youth, struggling to find meaning in a virtual world.
- As the economy collapses, anomic communities are left to pick up the pieces, searching for a sense of purpose.
- In the midst of societal upheaval, anomic individuals are forced to redefine their place in a rapidly changing world.