wanton

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But it’s mostly a smart exploration of these two types: the wanton destroyer who relishes chaos and the wise, patient healer looking to preserve and protect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Pyongyang described his removal as a "wanton violation of the UN Charter and international laws with respect for sovereignty, non-interference and territorial integrity as their main purpose".

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

Yet, Kay sees something of herself in this twentysomething table tennis prodigy: wanton ambition and the thrill of the chase.

From Salon • Dec. 22, 2025

When the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled in September 2023, TV chef and Hairy Biker Si King was among those devastated by the wanton destruction.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

It was a sanctuary where women could be themselves—smelly, wanton, mystic, conceited, truthful, and interested.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck