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Vocabulary Entry
wanton
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Showing a reckless disregard for the consequences; unrestrained or excessive.
Example Sentences
"The wanton behavior at the party shocked the neighbors."
"He displayed wanton cruelty when he harmed the innocent animals."
"Her wanton disregard for the rules led to serious consequences."
N
noun
A person, typically a woman, who behaves in a promiscuous or sexually immodest manner.
Example Sentences
"In ancient literature, the wanton often faced societal scorn."
"The character was portrayed as a wanton seeking only pleasure."
"The village whispered about the wanton and her reckless liaisons."
V
verb
To behave in a wanton manner; to act recklessly without regard for the consequences.
Example Sentences
"They wantoned through the streets, ignoring all warnings."
"He was known to wanton with his wealth, spending extravagantly."
"The crew began to wanton after the captain left them unattended."