Definitions

anarchic

[an-ahr-kik] / ænˈɑr kɪk /

ADJECTIVE

chaotic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disorganized helter-skelter lawless tumultuous turbulent

WEAK

deranged disordered every which way harum-scarum purposeless rampageous riotous topsy-turvy turbid uncontrolled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm

WEAK

harmonized normal ordered organized quiet systematic

ADJECTIVE

confused

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic disorganized messy

STRONG

blurred disarranged involved jumbled miscalculated mistaken misunderstood obscured snafu snarled unsettled

WEAK

disorderly haywire in a muddle in disarray miscellaneous out of order topsy-turvy untidy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ordered organized systematic

WEAK

clear methodical oriented separated understanding

ADJECTIVE

higgledy-piggledy

Synonyms

WEAK

blurred chaotic disarranged disordered disorderly disorganized haywire helter-skelter in a muddle in disarray involved jumbled messy miscalculated miscellaneous mistaken misunderstood obscured out of order snafu snarled topsy-turvy

ADJECTIVE

inflammatory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incendiary intemperate provocative

WEAK

demagogic exciting explosive fiery incitive inflaming insurgent rabble-rousing rabid rebellious revolutionary riotous seditionary seditious

Antonyms

WEAK

calming mitigating placating pleasing tranquilizing

ADJECTIVE

lawless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barbarous chaotic turbulent unruly violent

WEAK

anarchical anarchistic bad contumacious criminal despotic disobedient disordered disorderly evil fierce heterodox infringing insubordinate insurgent mutinous nihilistic noncompliant nonconformist piratical rebellious recusant revolutionary riotous savage seditious tempestuous terrorizing traitorous tyrannous uncivilized uncultivated unorthodox unpeaceful unrestrained untamed warlike wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm mild moderate obedient

WEAK

governed lawful legal legitimate licit proper rightful valid

ADJECTIVE

nihilistic

Synonyms

WEAK

lawless rebellious revolutionary unruly

ADJECTIVE

riotous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disorganized rowdy tumultuous turbulent unruly

WEAK

deranged disordered disorderly helter-skelter insurrectionary lawless mutinous out of control rampageous rebellious turbid uncontrolled violent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm moderate obedient

ADJECTIVE

turbulent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter chaotic fierce lawless quarrelsome raucous rough rowdy unruly violent

WEAK

agitated angry boisterous demonstrative destructive disorderly excited fiery foaming insubordinate mutinous obstreperous passionate perturbed rabid rambunctious rampant refractory riotous roughhouse rude seditious shaking stern storming termagant unbridled uncontrolled undisciplined ungovernable untamed uproarious vehement vociferous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful quiet

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

Example Sentences

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Whether she directs that talent toward good or evil varies from episode to episode, but she embodies the scrappy, anarchic spirit of old-time New York.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

“All the mighty, anarchic carelessness of our country was revealed in Borger,” Benton observed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The vibe is exuberant and anarchic and very much in tempo with the joy-craving fatalism of today.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Its longstanding arts scene and anarchic energy feed into avant-garde pop-up art exhibitions, Yiddish open mic nights and dance parties.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

High school is neither a democracy nor a dictatorship—nor, contrary to popular belief, an anarchic state.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

anarchic

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