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normlessness

 

[ หˆnษ”หm.lษ™s.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sociology

Normlessness refers to the absence or breakdown of social norms and values in a society. It is often associated with feelings of confusion, uncertainty, and lack of guidance.

Synonyms

anomie, chaos, lawlessness.

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Word Description / Examples
normlessness

Best used in academic or sociological discussions to describe a state where norms and standards are unclear or have broken down.

  • After the rapid cultural changes, the society experienced normlessness, leaving individuals unsure about their roles
anomie

Often found in sociological and psychological contexts, this term describes a condition of instability resulting from a breakdown of values, norms, or a lack of purpose.

  • The economic crisis led to widespread anomie, causing many to feel disconnected from societal values
lawlessness

Used to describe a situation where laws are not being observed or enforced, leading to a lack of orderly conduct. Often has a negative connotation.

  • The remote area was plagued by lawlessness, making it difficult for residents to feel safe
chaos

Commonly used in everyday language to describe a state of complete disorder and confusion. Can be applied to both physical and abstract situations.

  • The office was in chaos after the announcement of the sudden layoffs

Examples of usage

  • During times of normlessness, individuals may struggle to understand what is considered acceptable behavior.
  • The increase in normlessness can lead to a sense of moral ambiguity within a community.

Translations

Translations of the word "normlessness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falta de normas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเคพเคœเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Normlosigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketiadaan norma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพั€ะผะฐั‚ะธะฒะฝะฐ ะฝะตะฒะธะทะฝะฐั‡ะตะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brak norm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่ฆ็ฏ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anomie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ausencia de normas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท normsuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ทœ๋ฒ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุงุจ ุงู„ู…ุนุงูŠูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absence norem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez normy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ง„่Œƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomanjkanje norm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skortur รก normum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพั€ะผะฐัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ normasฤฑzlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ausencia de normas

Etymology

The term normlessness, also known as anomie, was first introduced by the French sociologist ร‰mile Durkheim in the late 19th century. Durkheim used this concept to describe a state of societal breakdown, where individuals feel disconnected from the norms and values that guide their behavior. Normlessness has since been widely used in sociology to analyze social disorganization and the impact of rapid social change on individuals.

See also: enormous, norm, normal, norms.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,039, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.