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Lawless (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Without law or control; "the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The city had descended into a lawless state, with gangs and looters roaming the streets unchecked.
  • The country's lawless frontier region was notorious for its bandits and smugglers.
  • The lawless regime was marked by corruption, violence, and a complete disregard for human rights.
  • In the aftermath of the disaster, the town was left in a lawless state, with no functioning government or emergency services.
  • The lawless streets of the city were a breeding ground for crime and violence, with no effective police presence to maintain order.

Synonyms

  • Anarchical
  • Anarchic

Related Words

  • Lawlessness (noun)

Meaning 2

Lax in enforcing laws; "a wide-open town".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Wide-open

Related Words

  • Lawlessness (noun)

Meaning 3

Disobedient to or defiant of law; "lawless bands roaming the plains".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Outlaw

Related Words

  • Lawlessness (noun)
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