Synonyms for lawless
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Anarchic
2. Illegal
illegal, licentious, unregulated, irresponsible, unrestrained, uncontrolled, unlawful, disorderly, riotous
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not governed by any law.
- adj. 2
Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
Related words
- Word family
- lawlessly lawlessness
Example sentences
- illegal Do you think that handguns should be made illegal?
- licentious He was converted from his licentious living.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lawless | steady | |
| illegal | steady | |
| licentious | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- wanton2
- 7 letters
- illegal3, riotous3
- 8 letters
- unlawful3, anarchic3
- 10 letters
- disorderly4, licentious3, anarchical4
- 11 letters
- unregulated5
- 12 letters
- uncontrolled3, unrestrained3
- 13 letters
- irresponsible5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wanton2 = 2 syllables).