lawless

law·less

adj \ˈlȯ-ləs\

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

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Rhymes with LAWLESS

aweless, flawless