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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

The wanton use of the term is part of the fun, but also what makes it irksome.

From Salon May 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

"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

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

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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