unlawful

un·law·ful

adj \ˌən-ˈlȯ-fəl\

Definition of UNLAWFUL

1

: not lawful : illegal

2

: not morally right or conventional

— un·law·ful·ly \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb

— un·law·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun

Examples of UNLAWFUL

1. The sale of alcohol to minors is unlawful.
2. <it is unlawful to set off fireworks within the city limits>

First Known Use of UNLAWFUL

14th century

Related to UNLAWFUL

Synonyms: criminal, felonious, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, illegal, wrongful

Antonyms: lawful, legal, legitimate

Related Words: bad, evil, immoral, shameful, sinful, unethical, wicked, wrong; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; banned, barred, contraband, criminalized, disallowed, discouraged, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed; adulterine, bootleg, unauthorized, unlicensed, unsanctioned; under-the-counter, under-the-table; corrupt, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous

Near Antonyms: ethical, good, just, principled, right, righteous, virtuous; allowed, permitted; authorized, licensed; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, suggested, supported; correct, decent, decorous, proper, seemly

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Rhymes with UNLAWFUL

god-awful