normlessness

Definitions

The state of having no social or moral standards or rules.

A condition of social instability caused by the breakdown of norms and values, often referred to as anomie.

Examples

The rapid collapse of traditional institutions led to a widespread sense of normlessness among the youth.

Sociologists often study how periods of economic instability can foster a climate of normlessness in urban environments.

The protagonist struggled to find meaning in a world defined by its utter normlessness and moral ambiguity.

Synonyms

anomie lawlessness disorder chaos anarchy instability confusion

Antonyms

order stability conformity structure organization discipline regulation