lawless

The word “lawless” has 2 syllables: law-less

It's pronounced as /ˈlɔː.ləs/


What is synonym and antonym for lawless?

In the thesaurus, “lawless” has 9 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lawless along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lawless

  • anarchic
  • anarchical
  • criminal
  • disorderly
  • felonious
  • illegal
  • illicit
  • rebellious
  • unlawful

Antonyms for lawless

Meanings 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.

Example Sentences

  • The region became lawless after the collapse of the government.
  • The film depicted a lawless society where chaos reigned.
  • Some feared that the lawless nature of the area would lead to further violence.
  • The rise of a lawless environment prompted citizens to form militias for protection.
  • The government worked hard to restore order to the lawless town.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lawless, such as: anarchic, anarchical, criminal, disorderly, ethical, felonious, good.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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