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Anomie (Noun)

Personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The city's decay and disarray had contributed to her growing sense of anomie, as if she was adrift in a chaotic world with no guiding rules or standards.
After his divorce, he felt a deep anomie, as if the social bonds that had once given his life structure and meaning had been severed.
The anonymous nature of online interactions can sometimes contribute to anomie, leaving individuals feeling disconnected and without a sense of community or shared values.
In the aftermath of her mother's death, she struggled with anomie, feeling lost and without direction in a world that seemed to be spinning out of control.
The philosopher argued that the escalating rates of depression and anxiety in modern society were symptoms of anomie, resulting from a breakdown in social norms and institutions.

Lack of moral standards in a society.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The rising crime rate in the city was a symptom of the anomie that had taken hold among its youth.
As the traditional social structures broke down, anomie spread, leaving many people feeling adrift and unmoored.
The philosopher believed that the anomie of modern society was a direct result of the rejection of traditional values.
In the aftermath of the economic collapse, anomie reigned as millions of people struggled to make ends meet and lost faith in the system.
The police struggled to contain the riots, which were fueled by a sense of anomie and frustration among the city's marginalized communities.