Definition of the word wantonly

Pronunciation of vocabulary wantonly

wantonlyadverb

bừa bãi

/ˈwɒntənli//ˈwɑːntənli/

Origin of the word wantonly

"Wantonly" originates from the Old English word "wan" meaning "lacking" or "deficient." The word then evolved into "wanhope" meaning "despair" or "hopelessness." Over time, "wanhope" shifted to "wantow" which meant "reckless" or "heedless." This eventually transformed into "wantonly," indicating an act done without regard for consequences, fueled by a sense of desperation or recklessness.

Vocabulary summary wantonly

typeadverb

meaningstubborn, obstinate; deliberate (action)

meaningmischievous, naughty, capricious; playful

meaningoutrageous, licentious, obscene

Example of vocabulary wantonlynamespace

meaning

in a way that causes harm or damage deliberately and for no acceptable reason

theo cách cố ý gây tổn hại hoặc thiệt hại mà không có lý do chấp nhận được

  • His behaviour seems wantonly cruel.

    Hành vi của anh ta có vẻ tàn ác một cách bừa bãi.

meaning

in a way that is sexually immoral

theo cách trái đạo đức tình dục

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary wantonly

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