CEFR B1

lawless

adjective

Meaning

Not obeying or respecting the law; uncontrolled by law.

Examples

The border region had become a lawless territory, with no police presence.
After the revolution, the city descended into a lawless state.

Synonyms: unruly, disorderly, anarchic, rogue

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lawless (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːləs/

Definition

Not obeying or respecting the law; uncontrolled by law.

Examples

The border region had become a lawless territory, with no police presence.
After the revolution, the city descended into a lawless state.
His lawless behavior finally led to his arrest.

Synonyms of lawless

Words with a similar meaning to lawless:

unruly
disorderly
anarchic
rogue

Antonyms of lawless

Words with the opposite meaning to lawless:

lawful
orderly
disciplined

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