Wantonness Definition

wantonness
noun
  1. the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry; "she danced with abandon"
  2. the quality of being lewd and lascivious

"Wantonness" in song lyrics

See how wantonness is used in real songs:

  • "Some say thy fault is youth, some wantonness;"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet XCVI

Usage tips for "wantonness"

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