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wanton
—wanton /ˈwɒn.tən/ aep /ˈwɑːn.tən/
Ⅰ adjective FORMAL (WITHOUT CARE) ► F0 (of something bad, such as damage, cruelty, waste) extreme and showing no care at all: » wanton destruction of human life» a wanton disregard for safety» wanton extravaganceThesaurus+: ↑Inconsiderate , ↑Selfishnesswantonly /-li/ adverb
wantonness /-nəs/ noun [U] OLD USE OR HUMOROUS
Ⅱ adjective OLD USE OR HUMOROUS (SEXUAL) ► F0 (of a woman) behaving or appearing in a very sexual wayThesaurus+: ↑Relating to sex and sexual desire , ↑Rude and cheekywantonly /-li/ adverb
wantonness /-nəs/ noun [U] OLD USE OR HUMOROUS
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