wantonly

• Adverbio que significa 'de manera deliberada y sin motivo justificado', o 'sin restricciones ni excusas'. A menudo tiene una connotación negativa, describiendo acciones realizadas con imprudencia, malicia o sin considerar las consecuencias.

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.

   sin motivo ni moderación

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

   Sinónimosarbitrarilycapriciouslydeliberatelygratuitouslymaliciouslyspitefullyunreasonablywilfully

   Antónimosjustifiablymoderatelyreasonably

2. Lasciviously or sexually unrestrainedC2formal

   In a way that is sexually immoral or promiscuous.

   Lascivamente, con libertinaje

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

   Sinónimoslasciviouslylewdlylustfullypromiscuouslyprurientlysalaciously