wantonness (Meaning)
wantonness (n)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
the quality of being lewd and lascivious
wantonness (n.)
The quality or state of being wanton; negligence of restraint; sportiveness; recklessness; lasciviousness.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wantonness
Synonyms:
- ferocity
- fierceness
- malevolence
- fellness
- atrociousness
- ferociousness
- ruthlessness
- inhumanness
- hard-heartedness
- oppressiveness
- sanguinity
- pitilessness
- spitefulness
- unfeelingness
- grimness
- bloodlust
- mercilessness
- meanness
- barbarousness
- bloodthirstiness
- malignity
- harshness
- maliciousness
- hatefulness
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word wantonness
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry, the quality of being lewd and lasciviousThe quality or state of being want
cruelty, brutality, fiendishness, inhumanity, viciousness, heartlessness, barbarity, truculence, murderousness, savagery
benignity, compassion, compassion, warmth, tenderness, humanity, humanity, sympathy, tenderheartedness, tenderheartedness
The wantonness of his destruction left a trail of chaos in its wake.
Her actions were marked by an excessive and reckless disregard for consequences.
The wantonness of the mob's violence shattered the peace of the city.
The wantonness of his wealth led to a life of debauchery and extravagance.
