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