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wanton in French

wanton in French is indiscipliné, lubrique, dévergondé — wanton means deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.

wanton in French

indiscipliné
adj
(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
lubrique
adj
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
dévergondé
adj
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
lascif
adj
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
licencieux
adj
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
gratuit
adj
Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.

What does "wanton" mean?

  1. adj Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.
    "The report criticized the company's wanton disregard for worker safety."
  2. adj (dated) Sexually unrestrained or promiscuous.
    "The novel scandalized readers with its portrayal of a wanton heroine."
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wanton in a sentence

  • The report criticized the company's wanton disregard for worker safety.
  • The novel scandalized readers with its portrayal of a wanton heroine.

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What is "wanton" in French?

"wanton" in French is indiscipliné, lubrique, dévergondé. wanton means: Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.

How do you use "wanton" in a sentence?

Example: "The report criticized the company's wanton disregard for worker safety." In French, "wanton" is indiscipliné, lubrique, dévergondé.

Are there other ways to say "wanton" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "wanton": indiscipliné, lubrique, dévergondé, lascif, licencieux, gratuit.

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