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wan·ton Listen to audio/ˈwɑ:nt/ adjective
[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
— wan·ton·ly adverb
They wantonly set fire to the cabin.
— wan·ton·ness Listen to audio /ˈwɑ:ntnəs/ noun [noncount]

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