unlawful vs lawless
lawless vs unlawfulunlawful and lawless both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unlawful | No | Yes | No | No |
| lawless | No | Yes | No | No |
| unlawful (adjective) | lawless (adjective) |
|---|---|
| contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law | without law or control |
| contrary to or forbidden by law | disobedient to or defiant of law |
| having no legally established claim | lax in enforcing laws |
| not morally right or permissible | |
| not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention |
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