How to Pronounce "lawless"

word

ˈɫɔɫəs

LAW-luhs

lˈɔːləs

LAW-luhs

Definition

Describes a place or situation where laws are not obeyed or not enforced, often resulting in chaos or disorder.

American English

ˈɫɔɫəs

British English

lˈɔːləs

LAW-luhs

The wild west was often described as lawless.

It is dangerous to live in a lawless area.

The city became lawless after the police left.

After the storm, things turned pretty lawless until help arrived.