What is another word for anarchistic?

Pronunciation: [ˌanɑːkˈɪstɪk] (IPA)

Anarchistic is an adjective that typically describes something that is associated with anarchy, a state of disorder due to the absence or nonrecognition of authority. Some synonyms for anarchistic include rebellious, chaotic, lawless, tumultuous, uncontrolled, and insurrectionary. These words all imply a lack of order or structure, and a tendency towards rebellion or resistance against established rules or norms. Other related terms that convey similar meanings include dissident, subversive, radical, and insurgent. All of these words suggest a spirit of defiance or opposition to authority, with the potential for disruption and upheaval in the social or political order.

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What are the hypernyms for Anarchistic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for anarchistic?

Anarchistic refers to a system or behavior that is characterized by chaos, disorder, and rebellion against authority. Antonyms for anarchistic are orderly, structured, and regulated. Orderly refers to a system that is well-organized and follows a logical sequence. Structured describes a system that is carefully designed and has a clear hierarchy with defined roles and responsibilities. Regulated means a system that is controlled and directed by rules or laws. All these words convey the opposite of anarchistic, which is the absence of law and order. Anarchistic behavior can cause disruption and instability, while orderly, structured, and regulated systems promote peace, stability, and progress.

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Usage examples for Anarchistic

Keg toiled away three miles from anything interesting and got bluer and gloomier and more anarchistic every day.
"At Good Old Siwash"
George Fitch
These anarchistic doctrines had a quaint absurdity on the lips of this mild, little New England woman.
"One Woman's Life"
Robert Herrick
But, while very significant as great illustrations of certain sides of Russian mentality, neither the one nor the other of these anarchistic doctrines, so opposed in their substance, can be considered as an expression of the modern Russian socialistic movement.
"Contemporary Russian Novelists"
Serge Persky

Famous quotes with Anarchistic

  • Many people think that open source projects are sort of chaotic and and anarchistic. They think that developers randomly throw code at the code base and see what sticks.
    Mitchell Baker
  • For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is by nature anarchistic.
    Christian Lous Lange
  • We are at heart so profoundly anarchistic that the only form of state we can imagine living in is Utopian; and so cynical that the only Utopia we can believe in is authoritarian.
    Lionel Trilling
  • We are at heart so profoundly anarchistic that the only form of state we can imagine living in is Utopian; and so cynical that the only Utopia we can believe in is authoritarian.
    Lionel Trilling
  • For years Adams had taught American youth never to travel without a Senator who was useful even in America at times, but indispensable in Russia where, in 1901, anarchists, even though conservative and Christian, were ill-seen. This wing of the anarchistic party consisted rigorously of but two members, Adams and Bay Lodge.
    Henry Adams

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