wantonly

• Adverb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die absichtlich und ohne rechtfertigenden Grund oder ohne Rücksicht auf Folgen geschieht; oft mit negativer Wertung für rücksichtsloses, böswilliges oder willkürliches Verhalten.

An adverb meaning 'in a deliberate and unprovoked manner' or 'without restraint or justification.' It often carries a negative connotation, describing actions done recklessly, maliciously, or without regard for consequences.

1. Without restraint or reasonC1formal

   In a way that is deliberate, unprovoked, and often cruel or destructive.

   Rücksichtslos

   • The soldiers wantonly destroyed the village.
   • He wantonly ignored all safety regulations.
   • The vandals wantonly smashed the windows of the abandoned building.

   Synonymearbitrarilycapriciouslydeliberatelygratuitouslymaliciouslyspitefullyunreasonablywilfully

   Antonymejustifiablymoderatelyreasonably

2. Lasciviously or sexually unrestrainedC2formal

   In a way that is sexually immoral or promiscuous.

   Lasziv

   • The novel describes a character who lives wantonly.
   • She was accused of behaving wantonly at the party.
   • The scandal involved wantonly immoral acts.

   Synonymelasciviouslylewdlylustfullypromiscuouslyprurientlysalaciously