lawless

law·less

adjective \ˈlȯ-ləs\

: having no laws

: not obeying the law

Full Definition of LAWLESS

1

:  not regulated by or based on law

2

a :  not restrained or controlled by law :  unruly

b :  illegal

— law·less·ly adverb

— law·less·ness noun

Examples of LAWLESS

1. the lawless society of the frontier
2. <the lawless rioters were destroying everything in sight>

First Known Use of LAWLESS

12th century

Related to LAWLESS

Synonyms

anarchic (also anarchical), disorderly, lawbreaking, unruly

Antonyms

law-abiding, orderly

Related Words

defiant, insubordinate, mutinous, rebellious, refractory, riotous; undisciplined; criminal, felonious, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, unlawful, wrongful; disobedient, froward, intractable, recalcitrant

Near Antonyms

lawful, legal, legalized, legitimate; amenable, compliant, docile, obedient, submissive, tractable

Rhymes with LAWLESS

aweless, flawless