anarchic

[ 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 Words From

• an·archi·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·an·archic adjective
• nonan·archic adjective
• nonan·archi·cal adjective
• nonan·archi·cal·ly adverb
• proan·archic adjective
• unan·archic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anarchic¹

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

Example Sentences

“We were creating something that was embracing a spirit of anarchic storytelling that allowed that show to make it on the air.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The claims in some media that Telegram is some sort of anarchic paradise are absolutely untrue. We take down millions of harmful posts and channels every day," he insisted.

From BBC

This is the third time Scott has dazzled on TV, following earlier turns as the boyishly seductive priest on “Fleabag” and the anarchic villain Moriarty on “Sherlock.”

From Los Angeles Times

Yet a gilded opera theater still seems an unlikely home for Holzinger, 38, whose anarchic works are collaged from new and old text and music, often with sharply contrasting styles.

From New York Times

Engaging these vandals in dialogue after acts of anarchic and destructive behavior that would not be tolerated if they threatened any other historically marginalized group sent a clear message of tolerance for criminality and abuse.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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