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wantonness

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈwȯn-tən, ˈwän-\
    • /ˈwɒn.tən nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈwȯn-tən, ˈwän-\

Definitions of wantonness word

  • noun wantonness (uncountable) The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior. 1
  • noun wantonness (Countable Noun) (dated) A particular wanton act. 0
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Parts of speech for Wantonness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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wantonness 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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for wantonness

noun wantonness

  • depravity — Depravity is very dishonest or immoral behaviour.
  • debauchery — You use debauchery to refer to the drinking of alcohol or to sexual activity if you disapprove of it or regard it as excessive.
  • immorality — immoral quality, character, or conduct; wickedness; evilness.
  • shamelessness — lacking any sense of shame: immodest; audacious.
  • licentiousness — sexually unrestrained; lascivious; libertine; lewd.
All 20 Synonyms of wantonness

Antonyms for wantonness

noun wantonness

  • restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
Just one Antonym for wantonness

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