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Word of the Day – Wanton

By January 15, 2021Word of the Day

Wanton (adj)

won-tun

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked.

(dated) Sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman).

Middle English wantowen ‘rebellious, lacking discipline’, from wan- ‘badly’ + Old English togen ‘trained’ (related to team and tow).

Example sentences

“The wanton vandalism is hard to bear.”

“She was wild and wanton, virtually untameable.”

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