Wanton

Meaning

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous

Deliberate and unprovoked; reckless or cruel.

Example Sentences

The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.

The soldiers were accused of wanton destruction.

Example Expressions

wanton cruelty

Synonyms

reckless, deliberate, malicious, unprovoked, wild, cruel

Entry 1

reckless, deliberate, malicious, unprovoked, wild

Entry 2

reckless, malicious, deliberate, cruel, unprovoked

Antonyms

restrained, controlled, modest, justified, careful

Entry 1

restrained, controlled, modest, justified, careful

Entry 2

justified, restrained, controlled

Collocations

wanton destruction, wanton cruelty, wanton behavior, wanton violence, wanton disregard

Entry 1

wanton destruction, wanton cruelty, wanton behavior

Entry 2

wanton cruelty, wanton destruction, wanton violence, wanton disregard