Anomy (Noun)
Meaning 1
Lack of moral standards in a society.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The growing sense of anomy she felt while traveling in unfamiliar places was alleviated only by the comforting presence of a close friend.
- After the death of his partner, he struggled with anomy, feeling disconnected from the world and uncertain about his future.
- The pandemic's restrictive measures, though well-intentioned, seemed to exacerbate feelings of anomy, leaving many to feel isolated and desperate.
- The existential philosophers argue that anomy is an inherent byproduct of modernity's emphasis on individualism and freedom.
- In times of economic uncertainty, people may experience anomy, leading to feelings of restlessness and discontent with the status quo.