Wanton

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːntən/

Wanton (adjective)

  1. acting without care or thought for others' feelings or safety
  2. causing harm or damage on purpose without reason
  3. showing no concern for accepted rules of behavior, especially in a sexual way

Examples

  • The wanton driver ignored all traffic signals.
  • His wanton disregard for safety led to an accident.

Common collocations: wanton disregard, wanton destruction, wanton cruelty, wanton violence, wanton indulgence

Synonyms of Wanton

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Wanton

  • Describing controlled or disciplined behavior.