Lawless

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔlɪs/

Definitions of lawless

adjective not regulated by or based on law; unlawful

Example Sentences

A1 In the lawless town, there was no police presence.

A2 The lawless gang terrorized the neighborhood with their activities.

B1 The lawless behavior of the group led to their eventual arrest.

B2 The lawless region was known for its lack of government control.

C1 The lawless society descended into chaos without proper governance.

C2 The lawless environment allowed for corruption to flourish unchecked.

Examples of lawless in a Sentence

formal The lawless behavior of the group led to their arrest.

informal The town has become a bit lawless since the sheriff retired.

slang The party last night was totally lawless.

figurative His mind was a lawless jungle of conflicting thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of lawless

• past tense: lawlessed
• plural: lawlesses
• comparative: more lawless
• superlative: most lawless
• present tense: lawless
• future tense: will be lawless
• perfect tense: have been lawless
• continuous tense: is being lawless
• singular: lawless
• positive degree: lawless
• infinitive: to be lawless
• gerund: lawlessing
• participle: lawlessed

Origin and Evolution of lawless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lawless' originated from the Old English word 'lagaleas', which was derived from 'lagu' meaning 'law' and 'leas' meaning 'without'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lawless' has retained its original meaning of lacking laws or rules, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone who acts without regard for the law or societal norms.