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Wantonly: meaning, definitions and examples

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wantonly

 

[ ˈwɒntənli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

reckless behavior

Wantonly refers to actions that are done without regard for the rights or feelings of others, often in a reckless or malicious manner. It implies a deliberate disregard for consequences or an absence of restraint.

Synonyms

maliciously, recklessly, unrestrainedly, wanton

Examples of usage

  • The dog was wantonly tearing apart the cushions.
  • He wantonly ignored the warnings about the storm.
  • She wantonly insulted her colleagues during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "wantonly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira irresponsável

🇮🇳 बेतरतीब तरीके से

🇩🇪 willkürlich

🇮🇩 secara sembarangan

🇺🇦 безтурботно

🇵🇱 beztrosko

🇯🇵 無分別に

🇫🇷 de manière désinvolte

🇪🇸 de manera caprichosa

🇹🇷 gamsızca

🇰🇷 무분별하게

🇸🇦 بشكل عشوائي

🇨🇿 bezohledně

🇸🇰 nezodpovedne

🇨🇳 任意地

🇸🇮 brezskrbno

🇮🇸 án ábyrgð

🇰🇿 босып

🇬🇪 არაზროვნად

🇦🇿 hər hansı bir qayda olmadan

🇲🇽 de manera irresponsable

Etymology

The word 'wantonly' originates from the adjective 'wanton,' which has roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'wænnian' meaning 'to want, lack.' The sense of the word evolved through the Old Norse 'vanta' meaning 'to lack,' resulting in the idea of being undisciplined or unrestrained. Historically, 'wanton' was often used in literature and law to describe actions that were excessively extravagant or lacked morality. The use of 'wantonly' emerged as an adverb to describe manner or methods of action that were reckless, cruel, or without justification. Over the centuries, 'wantonly' has been applied in various contexts, but it is frequently associated with intentional harm or disgraceful behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,979, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.