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wanton

/ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ /ˈwɑntən/

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noun

A pampered or coddled person.

Examples :

""Growing up, she was a wanton, always given the best toys and never asked to do chores." "

person character

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noun

An overly playful person; a trifler.

Examples :

"During the serious meeting, Sarah was seen as a wanton, giggling and making silly faces instead of paying attention. "

character person

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noun

A self-indulgent person, fond of excess.

Examples :

"The spoiled wanton spent his allowance on expensive clothes and candy every week. "

character person attitude human

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noun

A lewd or immoral person, especially a prostitute.

Examples :

"The neighborhood gossip said the new girl at school was a wanton, and everyone stayed away from her. "

person moral sex character

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verb

To rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Examples :

"The children wanly ran through the park, laughing and playing without any adult supervision. "

action entertainment character

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verb

To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (most often with away).

Examples :

"The young man wantoned away his inheritance."

action character value

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verb

To act wantonly; to be lewd or lascivious.

Examples :

"He was fired from his job for attempting to wanton with a coworker. "

sex moral character human action

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adjective

Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

Examples :

"The child's wanton behavior in the classroom made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order. "

character attitude moral society

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adjective

Playful, sportive; merry or carefree.

Examples :

"The children were in a wanton mood, running and laughing happily in the park. "

character emotion entertainment attitude

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adjective

Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.

Examples :

"The character in the play was portrayed as having a wanton disregard for societal norms, openly flirting and engaging in inappropriate behavior. "

moral character attitude sex

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adjective

Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.

Examples :

"The student's wanton disregard for school rules led to repeated suspensions. "

moral character action attitude law society inhuman

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adjective

Extravagant, unrestrained, excessive.

Examples :

"The wealthy businessman's wanton spending on luxury cars and private jets shocked many people. "

character quality attitude value