|
Having a strong carnal desire
“Garreth will ruthlessly exploit Lucia's greatest weakness, which is her wanton desire for him.”
Having a tendency to inflict suffering and pain on others
“In the same proportion, the laws which were founded upon them contained provisions fraught with injustice, oppression, and wanton cruelty.”
Indifferent to danger or consequences
“Patrick is perplexed at best and diabolical at worst, often living a wanton life marked by lust and greed.”
(archaic) Merry or carefree in nature
“To innocent cheerfulness, a wanton levity succeeds, which banishes sober thought, and laughs at all that is serious.”
Unnecessary or uncalled for
“Vandalism often carries the connotation of being a senseless, meaningless or wanton act of destruction.”
Done in a purposeful or deliberate manner
“A person shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of his or her acts or omissions, except for willful or wanton misconduct in providing the care.”
Without provocation or a justified cause
“He presided over the wanton decision to unbalance the current budget in 1972.”
Lacking moderation or control in one's behavior or habits
Unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude
Not essential or necessary for a given task or purpose
Harshly sarcastic or satirical in nature
Tending to misbehave or act badly
Bold or brazen, without shame
Lacking a proper plan or direction
A lewd, immoral or self-indulgent person
“I had been living as a wanton, harboring no thoughts for a conventional way of life.”
One who engages in carnal activity liberally or for payment
“She throws herself at men like a shameless wanton.”
A person who engages in carnal activity for payment
To deceive or fool someone
(rare) To amuse oneself or play in a lively, energetic way
To waste something frivolously
Related Words and Phrases
|
