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wantonly adverb
1
a
: one given to self-indulgent flirtation or trifling —used especially in the phrase play the wanton
b
: a lewd or lascivious person
wantoned; wantoning; wantons
: to be wanton or act wantonly (see wanton entry 1)
: to pass or waste wantonly or in wantonness
wantoner noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective No artist should be subjected to this much wanton affection: it's unseemly, like being hugged by a stranger who won't let go. 
James Wolcott, New Republic, 30 Aug. 2004 I also wrote that innocent people would die as a consequence of the wanton, lawless destruction of medical stocks in a dirt-poor country. Christopher Hitchens, Nation, 31 May 1999 While I was happy to find Mr. Pollan firmly allied with those of us who oppose the wanton broadcast of pesticides and inorganic fertilizers on lawn and garden, I wish he had lingered a little longer over this vital subject. Maxine Kumin, New York Times Book Review, 9 June 1991 Vandals were guilty of the wanton destruction of the school property. They were accused of wanton cruelty toward animals. He showed a wanton disregard for his friend's feelings. a life of wanton luxury Noun He practiced the anathema he would hurl at her from his pulpit when her shame was known—hussy, slut, harlot and wanton featured heavily … James A. Michener, Texas, 1985 During the middle years of their marriage … his campaign to free his bride so that she could become a wanton had languished. Andrew M. Greeley, Ascent into Hell, 1983 My informal education had begun the afternoon in Belleville Park when I discovered that girls were wantons willing to sneak away to shaded glades to be kissed. Russell Baker, Growing Up, 1982 Verb It might well be, said Mrs McNab, wantoning on with her memories; they had friends in eastern countries; gentlemen staying there, ladies in evening dress; she had seen them once through the dining-room door all sitting at dinner. Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse, 1927 … for Nature here / Wantoned as in her prime and played at will / Her virgin fancies, pouring forth more sweet, Wild above rule or art, enormous bliss. John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1667 See More
James Wolcott, New Republic, 30 Aug. 2004 I also wrote that innocent people would die as a consequence of the wanton, lawless destruction of medical stocks in a dirt-poor country. Christopher Hitchens, Nation, 31 May 1999 While I was happy to find Mr. Pollan firmly allied with those of us who oppose the wanton broadcast of pesticides and inorganic fertilizers on lawn and garden, I wish he had lingered a little longer over this vital subject. Maxine Kumin, New York Times Book Review, 9 June 1991 Vandals were guilty of the wanton destruction of the school property. They were accused of wanton cruelty toward animals. He showed a wanton disregard for his friend's feelings. a life of wanton luxury Noun He practiced the anathema he would hurl at her from his pulpit when her shame was known—hussy, slut, harlot and wanton featured heavily … James A. Michener, Texas, 1985 During the middle years of their marriage … his campaign to free his bride so that she could become a wanton had languished. Andrew M. Greeley, Ascent into Hell, 1983 My informal education had begun the afternoon in Belleville Park when I discovered that girls were wantons willing to sneak away to shaded glades to be kissed. Russell Baker, Growing Up, 1982 Verb It might well be, said Mrs McNab, wantoning on with her memories; they had friends in eastern countries; gentlemen staying there, ladies in evening dress; she had seen them once through the dining-room door all sitting at dinner. Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse, 1927 … for Nature here / Wantoned as in her prime and played at will / Her virgin fancies, pouring forth more sweet, Wild above rule or art, enormous bliss. John Milton, Paradise Lost, 1667 See More Recent Examples on the Web Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 1 May 2020 Now Senate Republicans have given Trump a pass on another wanton abuse of power. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2020 Twan Moore, 25, was charged with first degree wanton endangerment, second degree disorderly conduct and one charge of firing a firearm on a public road. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2020 Burnett is being charged with wanton endangerment in the first degree, contempt of a court libel/slander resistance to order, and criminal mischief in the second degree. Andrew Mark Miller, Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2020 Sullivan is charged with burglary, kidnapping and wanton endangerment. Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, 23 Apr. 2020 He's been charged with murder, two counts of first degree wanton endangerment and first degree assault. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2020 Some believe the wanton slaughter produced the unsanitary conditions that triggered the plague. Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2020 Like any migratory gamebird, wanton waste, which means to intentionally waste, neglect, or use inappropriately, comes into play. Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2020 Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 In March, a jury acquitted Hankison on a charge of wanton endangerment. Reuters, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 He was charged and acquitted of wanton endangerment in Jefferson Circuit Court but is charged now in federal court with violating the civil rights of Taylor, Walker and two adults and a child in the other apartment. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2022 He was charged and acquitted of wanton endangerment in Jefferson Circuit Court, but is charged now in federal court with violating the civil rights of Taylor, Walker and two adults and a child in the other apartment. Andrew Wolfson, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Widespread protests in the name of Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old who was fatally shot by Akron, Ohio police, have found many descending on the Summit County city to call out authorities for such wanton will of destruction. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 15 July 2022 The appeal hearing was set aside until criminal proceedings for three charges of wanton endangerment against him were concluded. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2022 He was acquitted in March of three state charges of wanton endangerment for firing those shots without a clear target. Marisa Iati, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Protesters who took to the streets over months in Louisville were especially critical of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who presented only wanton endangerment charges against Hankison for a grand jury to consider in 2020. Dylan Lovan, ajc, 4 Aug. 2022 David J. Wasserstein, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2020 See More
Adjective
The man was given a court summons for willful wanton disregard for both safety and private property, leaving the scene of a crash and the red-light violation. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 1 May 2020 Now Senate Republicans have given Trump a pass on another wanton abuse of power. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2020 Twan Moore, 25, was charged with first degree wanton endangerment, second degree disorderly conduct and one charge of firing a firearm on a public road. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2020 Burnett is being charged with wanton endangerment in the first degree, contempt of a court libel/slander resistance to order, and criminal mischief in the second degree. Andrew Mark Miller, Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2020 Sullivan is charged with burglary, kidnapping and wanton endangerment. Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, 23 Apr. 2020 He's been charged with murder, two counts of first degree wanton endangerment and first degree assault. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2020 Some believe the wanton slaughter produced the unsanitary conditions that triggered the plague. Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2020 Like any migratory gamebird, wanton waste, which means to intentionally waste, neglect, or use inappropriately, comes into play. Brad Fenson, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2020 Noun
He's charged with assault, rioting and wanton endangerment, court records show. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 In March, a jury acquitted Hankison on a charge of wanton endangerment. Reuters, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 He was charged and acquitted of wanton endangerment in Jefferson Circuit Court but is charged now in federal court with violating the civil rights of Taylor, Walker and two adults and a child in the other apartment. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2022 He was charged and acquitted of wanton endangerment in Jefferson Circuit Court, but is charged now in federal court with violating the civil rights of Taylor, Walker and two adults and a child in the other apartment. Andrew Wolfson, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Widespread protests in the name of Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old who was fatally shot by Akron, Ohio police, have found many descending on the Summit County city to call out authorities for such wanton will of destruction. Kevin L. Clark, Essence, 15 July 2022 The appeal hearing was set aside until criminal proceedings for three charges of wanton endangerment against him were concluded. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2022 He was acquitted in March of three state charges of wanton endangerment for firing those shots without a clear target. Marisa Iati, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Protesters who took to the streets over months in Louisville were especially critical of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who presented only wanton endangerment charges against Hankison for a grand jury to consider in 2020. Dylan Lovan, ajc, 4 Aug. 2022 Verb
All of the attacks were wanton, aimed at destruction of the cultural and artistic heritage of humanity. David J. Wasserstein, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from wan- deficient, wrong, mis- (from Old English, from wan deficient) + towen, past participle of teen to draw, train, discipline, from Old English tēon — more at tow entry 1
Noun
derivative of wanton entry 1
Verb
derivative of wanton entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4b
Noun
1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1582, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
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