wanton in German
wanton in German is unbeherrscht, unberechenbar, unkontrolliert — wanton means deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.
wanton in German
unbeherrscht
(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
unberechenbar
(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
unkontrolliert
(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
wild
(archaic) Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.
ausgelassen
(obsolete) Playful, sportive; merry or carefree.
boshaft
(obsolete) Playful, sportive; merry or carefree.
leichtfertig
(obsolete) Playful, sportive; merry or carefree.
lüstern
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
unkeusch
Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.
rücksichtslos
Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.
Balg
An overly playful person; a trifler.
Schelm
An overly playful person; a trifler.
boshaftes Kind
An overly playful person; a trifler.
What does "wanton" mean?
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adj Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.
"The report criticized the company's wanton disregard for worker safety."
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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 German?
"wanton" in German is unbeherrscht, unberechenbar, unkontrolliert. 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 German, "wanton" is unbeherrscht, unberechenbar, unkontrolliert.
Are there other ways to say "wanton" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "wanton": unbeherrscht, unberechenbar, unkontrolliert, wild, ausgelassen, boshaft.
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