ἄθεσμος áthesmos

Meaning

lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal

In the King James Version: wicked

Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (in the sense of enacting);

Where it is used

• 2 Peter 2:7 and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless
• 2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.