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wantonness.

The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈwɒntənnəs/UK/ˈwɑntənnəs/US/ˈwɒntənnəs/Australia/ˈwɒntɒnnəs/Australia
  1. The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A particular wanton act.

    countable · dated · usually
Where this word comes from

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

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