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wanton

[won-tn] / ˈwɒn tn /




NOUN
profligate person
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Pratt’s first mistake was thinking that Angelenos wanted a campaign of wanton rage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Everything’s all approved and taken care of when it comes to rights involved, so there’s no fear of wanton copyright takedowns or accusation of platform rule violation.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

What we don’t have time for is all the ridiculous ways we allow precious minutes to die from wanton distraction or discourteous delays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"Such wanton destruction of the German cultural scene, such self-inflicted insularity, must not be allowed to happen," it said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“Have you no shame? Lying there all silky and wanton, having good dreams while our lives fall apart?”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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