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- [law-lis]
- /ˈlɔ lɪs/
- /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
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- [law-lis]
- /ˈlɔ lɪs/
Definitions of lawlessness word
- adjective lawlessness contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence. 1
- adjective lawlessness being without law; uncontrolled by a law; unbridled; unruly; unrestrained: lawless passion. 1
- adjective lawlessness illegal: bootleggers' lawless activity. 1
- noun lawlessness A lack of law and order; anarchy. 1
- noun lawlessness illegal activity 1
- noun lawlessness defiance of the law 1
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Origin of lawlessness
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
First recorded in 1150-1200, lawless is from the Middle English word laweles. See law1, -less
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Parts of speech for Lawlessness
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preposition
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determiner
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lawlessness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lawlessness
noun lawlessness
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- chaos — Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- terrorism — the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.
- irresponsibility — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
Antonyms for lawlessness
noun lawlessness
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- organization — the act or process of organizing.
- method — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
- system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
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