unwanton

wan·ton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [won-tn]
- /ˈwɒn tn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [won-tn]
- /ˈwɒn tn/

Definitions of unwanton word

adjective unwanton done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty. 1
adjective unwanton without regard for what is right, just, humane, etc.; careless; reckless: a wanton attacker of religious convictions. 1
adjective unwanton sexually lawless or unrestrained; loose; lascivious; lewd: wanton behavior. 1
adjective unwanton extravagantly or excessively luxurious, as a person, manner of living, or style. 1
adjective unwanton luxuriant, as vegetation. 1
adjective unwanton Archaic. sportive or frolicsome, as children or young animals. having free play: wanton breezes; a wanton brook. 1

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Origin of unwanton

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English wantowen literally, undisciplined, ill-reared, Old English wan- not + togen past participle of tēon to discipline, rear, cognate with German ziehen, Latin dūcere to lead; akin to tow1

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Parts of speech for Unwanton

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unwanton popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for unwanton

noun unwanton

abandonment — The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time, especially when you should not do so.
aphrodisia — the desire for sexual intimacy
beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
flirting — to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.

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