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Wanton

Definition

(formal, literary) Showing a complete lack of restraint or control, often in a way that is considered shocking or unacceptable; recklessly indulgent or promiscuous. Typically used to describe actions or behaviour that are seen as irresponsible or morally reprehensible.

Example Sentences

1The wanton destruction of the city's historic centre was a devastating consequence of the war.
2Is it possible to distinguish between a wanton disregard for the law and a principled act of civil disobedience?
3The novel explores the tension between the protagonist's wanton desires and her strict moral upbringing.
4Avoid using wanton language in your academic writing; instead, focus on objective analysis and critique.
5There is a long tradition of condemning wanton behaviour in literature, from Shakespeare's portrayal of Falstaff to modern critiques of hedonism.

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