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wantonness

/ˈwɒntənnəs/ noun

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noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wantonness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry.
    she danced with abandon
  2. The quality of being lewd and lascivious.

Origin

From Middle English wantonnesse, wantonesse, wantounesse, wantownesse, equivalent to wanton + -ness.

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Related Words: licentiousnessabandonunconstraintlewdnesslasciviencyrecklessnessdissolutenesslasciviousnesswilfulnessefecklessnesswilfulness

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