anarchic

Also an·ar·chi·cal

[an-ahr-kik]

adjective

1. of, like, or tending to anarchy.

2. advocating anarchy.

3. not regulated by law; lawless.

   Anarchic bands pillaged the countryside.

Other Word Forms

• anarchically adverb
• hyperanarchic adjective
• nonanarchic adjective
• nonanarchical adjective
• nonanarchically adverb
• proanarchic adjective
• unanarchic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anarchic¹

First recorded in 1780–90; either from French anarchique or anarch(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

The Karnataka judge, while dismissing the challenge on Wednesday, said that social media could not be "left in a state of anarchic freedom" and that "regulation is a must".

From BBC

Plaza, on the other hand, approaches the project with joyful, anarchic glee, taking to heart Coppola’s own sense of play.

From Los Angeles Times

It's an anarchic song, full of two-bar guitar solos and ostentatious drum fills.

From BBC

His route to video was an erratic one that began when he fell under the spell of John Cage and became one of the more outrageous members of the anarchic Fluxus art and performance movement.

From Los Angeles Times

Since this season’s finale, which sees Mark abandon his outie’s wife, Gemma, to run away with the anarchic Helly, Britt Lower, who plays the character, has observed fans’ impassioned response to that cliffhanger.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bitter 
• chaotic 
• fierce 
• lawless 
• quarrelsome 
• raucous 
• rough 
• rowdy 
• unruly 
• violent