wantonness

Other forms: wantonnesses

Definitions of wantonness
  1. noun
    the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
    synonyms: abandon, abandonment, unconstraint
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    type of:
    unrestraint
    the quality of lacking restraint
  2. noun
    the quality of being lewd and lascivious
    synonyms: licentiousness
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    type of:
    immorality
    the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
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