Definition of WANTONNESS

wantonness

Meanings

Plural: wantonnesses

Noun

  • the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
  • the quality of being lewd and lascivious
  • The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior.
  • A particular wanton act.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

wantonness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
wantonness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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