adjective
- relating to or characterized by anomie; lacking social or ethical standards
Usage: sociology; psychology
Examples
- The rapid social changes left many feeling anomic and disconnected.
- Anomic conditions in the community led to increased crime rates.
- The researcher studied anomic behavior in urban environments.
- Economic upheaval created an anomic atmosphere in the region.
- Young people in anomic societies often struggle with identity issues.
- The novel depicted an anomic world without moral guidelines.