📖 Definitions of "Lawless"
adjective
- 1
Not governed by any law.
- 2
Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
- 3
Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.
🔄 Synonyms of "Lawless"
7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| openverb | (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. |
| anarchic | Relating to, supporting, or likely to cause anarchy. |
| anarchical | Anarchic |
| unlawful | (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) |
| outlawnoun | A fugitive from the law. |
| uncontrolled | Not controlled; not under control. |
| wide-open | open wide |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lawless"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| unlawful | (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal) |
| uncontrolled | Not controlled; not under control. |
| outlawnoun | A fugitive from the law. |
| openverb | (usually not comparable) Physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. |
| anarchic | Relating to, supporting, or likely to cause anarchy. |
| anarchical | Anarchic |
| wide-open | open wide |
| anarchynoun | (uncountable) The state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body. |
| wrongful | wrong or unjust |
| illicitnoun | Unlawful. |
| unscrupulous | Without scruples; immoral. |
| lawbreakingnoun | The commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a law. |
| illegalnoun | Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law. |
| haphazardnoun | Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent. |
| outlawed | (of an act) put beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law. |
| unregulated | Not regulated: not subject to any regulations. |
| unmanaged | Not managed. |
| unruly | Wild; uncontrolled. |
| disorderlynoun | Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray. |
| roguenoun | A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person. |
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