wantonness

== English == === Alternative forms === wantonnesse (archaic) === Etymology === From Middle English wantonnesse, wantonesse, wantounesse, wantownesse, equivalent to wanton +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈwɒntənnəs/ (US) enPR: wän'tənnəs, IPA(key): /ˈwɑntənnəs/ (Australian) IPA(key): /ˈwɒntənnəs/, /ˈwɒntɒnnəs/ === Noun === wantonness (usually uncountable, plural wantonnesses) (uncountable) The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior. (countable, dated) A particular wanton act. ==== Translations ====