unlawful

un·law·ful

adjective \ˌən-ˈlȯ-fəl\

: not allowed by the law

Full 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

Rhymes with UNLAWFUL

god-awful