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单词 lawless
释义

lawless

adjective

law·​less ˈlȯ-ləs How to pronounce lawless (audio)
1
: not regulated by or based on law
2
a
: not restrained or controlled by law : unruly
b
: illegal
lawlessly adverb
lawlessness noun

Synonyms

  • anarchic
  • anarchical
  • disorderly
  • lawbreaking
  • unruly
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Example Sentences

the lawless society of the frontier the lawless rioters were destroying everything in sight
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Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lawless

adjective

law·​less ˈlȯ-ləs How to pronounce lawless (audio)
1
: having no laws : not based on or controlled by law
a lawless frontier town
2
: uncontrolled by law : unruly
a lawless mob

Legal Definition

lawless

adjective

law·​less
1
: not restrained or controlled by law
2
: illegal
a lawless act

lawless

adjective

1
as in criminal
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority the lawless rioters were destroying everything in sight

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • criminal
  • rebellious
  • anarchic
  • anarchical
  • illegal
  • lawbreaking
  • disorderly
  • unruly
  • illicit
  • defiant
  • mutinous
  • unlawful
  • undisciplined
  • felonious
  • riotous
  • insubordinate
  • illegitimate
  • wrongful
  • disobedient
  • refractory
  • intractable
  • recalcitrant
  • froward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • lawful
  • orderly
  • legal
  • legitimate
  • law-abiding
  • legalized
  • obedient
  • docile
  • submissive
  • compliant
  • tractable
  • amenable
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2
as in illegal
contrary to or forbidden by law the level of lawless activity in the territory had reached the point where the authorities felt compelled to act

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • criminal
  • illegal
  • unlawful
  • illicit
  • felonious
  • illegitimate
  • wrongful
  • unauthorized
  • forbidden
  • criminalized
  • immoral
  • sinful
  • evil
  • shameful
  • wicked
  • reprehensible
  • prohibited
  • unethical
  • corrupt
  • unprincipled
  • wrong
  • censurable
  • blameworthy
  • proscribed
  • unscrupulous
  • outlawed
  • unsanctioned
  • unlicensed
  • bad
  • interdicted
  • villainous
  • contraband
  • blamable
  • banned
  • barred
  • discouraged
  • bootleg
  • disallowed
  • adulterine
  • under-the-table
  • under-the-counter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • legal
  • lawful
  • legitimate
  • righteous
  • virtuous
  • right
  • ethical
  • good
  • permitted
  • just
  • authorized
  • licensed
  • principled
  • approved
  • proper
  • endorsed
  • promoted
  • allowed
  • correct
  • supported
  • sanctioned
  • decent
  • suggested
  • decorous
  • indorsed
  • abetted
  • seemly
  • encouraged
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