[more wanton; most wanton] 1 : showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others
▪ Vandals were guilty of the wanton destruction of the school property. ▪ They were accused of wanton cruelty toward animals. ▪ He showed a wanton disregard for his friend's feelings. 2 : not limited or controlled
▪ a life of wanton luxury 3 old-fashioned, of a woman : having sex with many men
▪ a wanton woman
▪ Vandals were guilty of the wanton destruction of the school property. ▪ They were accused of wanton cruelty toward animals. ▪ He showed a wanton disregard for his friend's feelings.
▪ a life of wanton luxury
▪ a wanton woman
— wan·ton·ly adverb
▪ They wantonly set fire to the cabin.
▪ They wantonly set fire to the cabin.







