wanton — deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːntən/
Korean meaning: 고의적이고 무분별한; 음탕한, 방탕한
Korean pronunciation: 원-턴 (강세: 원)
Example Sentences
- The teenager's wanton spending of his allowance left him broke by Tuesday.
- The company showed wanton disregard for environmental regulations.
- His wanton destruction of the kitchen while 'cooking' resulted in ordering pizza again.
wanton
ADJECTIVE//ˈwɑːntən//
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Deliberate and senseless destruction
Wanton power strikes the canton with a baton!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'wantoun', derived from Old English 'wan-' (lacking, deficient) combined with 'togen' (past participle of 'teon', meaning drawn or trained), originally meaning 'undisciplined' or 'uncontrolled'.
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📝Examples
“The teenager's wanton spending of his allowance left him broke by Tuesday.”
“The company showed wanton disregard for environmental regulations.”
“His wanton destruction of the kitchen while 'cooking' resulted in ordering pizza again.”
“The dictator's wanton abuse of power led to widespread protests.”
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