26984 words

wanton

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
(of something bad, such as damage, cruelty, waste) extreme and showing no care at all:

Examples:

wanton destruction of human life
a wanton disregard for safety
wanton extravagance
2
(of a woman) behaving or appearing in a very sexual way
3
causing harm or acting without showing care for others, often intentionally:

Examples:

He displayed a wanton disregard for the facts.

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