wanton
gb/wˈɔntən/ us/wˈɔntən/
C1
Engels
~ 27700
öncélú, feslett, parázna, burjánzó, féktelen, hancúrozik, viháncol, szajha
C1
FORMAL
1
öncélú
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
wanton [negative noun]
The dictator was accused of wanton cruelty toward political prisoners.
A diktátort azzal vádolták, hogy öncélú kegyetlenséget tanúsított a politikai foglyokkal szemben.
Protesters condemned the wanton destruction of homes during the raid.
A tüntetők elítélték az otthonok öncélú lerombolását a rajtaütés során.
Such wanton disregard for public safety should not go unpunished.
The report describes a pattern of wanton violence against civilians.
He was sued for the wanton damage he caused to the protected wetlands.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The soldiers were blamed for wanton cruelty during the war.
A katonákat a háború alatti öncélú kegyetlenség miatt hibáztatták.
The storm did not cause the fire; it was started by wanton destruction.
A tüzet nem a vihar okozta; szándékos, öncélú rongálás miatt keletkezett.
The driver showed wanton disregard for the law and for other people.
The article talks about wanton violence in the city.
The judge said the crime was an act of wanton evil.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often confuse "wanton" with the food word "wonton" (a type of dumpling) or think it simply means "to want something". In this sense, "wanton" usually appears before strong negative nouns like "cruelty", "violence", or "destruction" and describes actions that are both deliberate and without good reason.
Betekenis
deliberately cruel or reckless
Woordcombinaties
wanton cruelty
|wanton violence
|wanton destruction
|wanton damage
|wanton neglect
|wanton disregard for human life
Synoniemen
senseless (Emphasizes lack of reason more than deliberate cruelty.)
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wanton (Self-reference: in some contexts only this word captures both cruelty and lack of justification.)
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malicious (Focuses more on intent to hurt than on being unprovoked or excessive.)
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reckless (Focuses on not caring about risk or results, not always on cruelty.)
Antoniemen
justified (Suggests there is a reasonable cause for the action, unlike wanton behavior.)
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restrained (Stresses holding back and using control, the opposite of wanton excess or cruelty.)
Thema's
crime
|ethics
|law
|violence
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Done on purpose and without any good reason, often cruel, violent, or very careless about other people.
Deliberate, unprovoked, and often cruel or reckless, especially of violence, damage, or disregard for others.
C2
LITERARY
2
Gebruikspatroon:
a wanton [person] / wanton behavior
The novel portrays her not as a wanton temptress but as a lonely, misunderstood woman.
A regény nem feslett csábítóként ábrázolja őt, hanem magányos, félreértett nőként.
He dismissed the rumors of her wanton behavior as sexist gossip.
A nő feslett viselkedéséről szóló híreszteléseket szexista pletykának minősítette.
In the play, the king accuses his wife of leading a wanton and corrupt court.
The painting was considered scandalous at the time for its wanton sensuality.
They whispered that she had led a wanton life before coming to the village.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The old book calls her a wanton woman.
A régi könyv feslett nőnek nevezi őt.
Some people used this word to judge women for wanton behavior.
Voltak, akik ezzel a szóval ítélték el a nőket feslett viselkedésük miatt.
Writers in the past talked about wanton desire and sin.
In the story, the man says she lives a wanton life.
Today, many people think calling someone wanton is unfair.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think this meaning of "wanton" is common in modern everyday speech. In fact, it sounds old-fashioned or literary and often carries a strong, usually negative judgment, especially toward women. In modern English, "promiscuous" is much more common.
Betekenis
sexually promiscuous or immodest
Woordcombinaties
a wanton woman
|wanton behavior
|wanton desire
|wanton ways
|wanton lifestyle
Synoniemen
promiscuous (More neutral and modern; focuses on having many sexual partners without strong moral judgment in some contexts.)
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licentious (Formal and literary, strongly emphasizes ignoring moral rules about sex.)
Antoniemen
chaste (Stresses not having sex, or having sex only under strict moral or religious rules.)
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modest (Focuses on being shy or reserved about sex and the body, opposite of openly sexual behavior.)
Thema's
relationships
|sex
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Having sex with many people and not following social or moral rules about sex, often used as a negative or old-fashioned word.
Sexually unrestrained or promiscuous in a way that is judged as immoral or improper.
C2
LITERARY
3
Gebruikspatroon:
wanton [growth/spending/luxury]
Vines hung in wanton profusion from the old stone walls.
Az indák burjánzó bőségben csüngtek le a régi kőfalakról.
The garden, once neat and ordered, was now a tangle of wanton growth.
A kert, amely egykor rendezett és gondozott volt, mostanra burjánzó növényzet kusza dzsungelévé vált.
Critics attacked the project as an act of wanton extravagance.
The film celebrates the wanton energy of youth.
Years of wanton spending finally pushed the company into debt.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Weeds showed wanton growth after the heavy rain.
A heves eső után a gyomok burjánzásnak indultak.
The rich guests enjoyed wanton luxury at the hotel.
A gazdag vendégek féktelen luxust élveztek a szállodában.
The book talks about wanton spending by the government.
The forest is full of wanton life and color in summer.
Her wanton joy shocked her serious family.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not realize this sense is mostly literary. In everyday modern English, people usually say "excessive", "out of control", or "rampant" instead of "wanton" for this meaning.
Betekenis
excessive, uncontrolled, or overabundant
Woordcombinaties
wanton growth
|wanton luxury
|wanton spending
|wanton indulgence
|wanton extravagance
Synoniemen
excessive (Neutral formal word for more than is necessary; does not imply wildness by itself.)
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unchecked (Focuses on the lack of control rather than the scale or waste.)
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rampant (Often used for things spreading fast and widely; similar literary feel.)
Antoniemen
controlled (Emphasizes proper limits and management, the opposite of wild or unchecked growth.)
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moderate (Suggests a reasonable, not extreme level or amount.)
Thema's
nature
|economy
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Too strong, too much, or not controlled, often growing or happening in a wild way.
Existing, happening, or growing in an excessive, uncontrolled, or unchecked way, often suggesting wildness or waste.
WERKWOORD
C2
LITERARY
4
hancúrozik
B2
viháncol
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone/something] wantons about/through [a place]
Lambs wantoned in the fields beneath the spring sunshine.
A bárányok hancúroztak a mezőn a tavaszi napsütésben.
Children wantoned along the shore, chasing waves and shouting with delight.
A gyerekek önfeledten hancúroztak a parton, a hullámokat kergették és örömükben kiabáltak.
The poet describes the fauns wantoning through the forest glades.
Birds wantoned in the warm air above the river.
They spent the afternoon wantoning in the snow like carefree teenagers.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Small lambs wantoned in the green field.
A kis bárányok a zöld mezőn hancúroztak.
The children wantoned by the lake in the summer sun.
A gyerekek a tóparton hancúroztak a nyári napsütésben.
In the poem, the young gods wanton in the sky.
Birds wantoned in the trees near our house.
The story says they wantoned together as kids.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This verb form is very rare and strongly literary or old-fashioned. Learners may try to use it in normal conversation, but native speakers almost never do. Use verbs like "play", "frolic", or "romp" instead.
Betekenis
to frolic or play lively
Woordcombinaties
wanton in the fields
|wanton about the meadow
|lambs wantoning in the sun
Synoniemen
frolic (Very close in meaning; more common in modern English for playful, happy movement.)
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romp (Suggests rough, energetic play, often of children or animals.)
Antoniemen
trudge (Suggests slow, heavy movement, the opposite of light playful motion.)
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sulk (Describes unhappy, withdrawn behavior instead of carefree play.)
Thema's
behavior
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To move or play in a happy, free, and wild way.
To move or play in a lively, carefree, and sometimes wild way.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C2
LITERARY
5
szajha
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
a wanton; call [someone] a wanton
In the sermon, she was condemned as a wanton and cast out of the town.
A prédikációban szajhának bélyegezték, és kitaszították a városból.
The painter refused to portray her as a common wanton in his work.
A festő nem volt hajlandó közönséges szajhaként ábrázolni őt a művében.
He spoke coarsely, calling her a wanton before the entire court.
The play shows how easily a woman could be branded a wanton for defying social rules.
They whispered that she had been a wanton in her youth.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
In the old story, the village calls her a wanton.
A régi történetben a falu szajhának nevezi őt.
The priest thinks she is a wanton because she meets many men.
A pap szajhának tartja, mert sok férfival találkozik.
In this film, a woman can be called a wanton for very small things.
Old books sometimes use the word wanton as an insult.
Today, people almost never call someone a wanton in real life.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not realize how old-fashioned and insulting this word is. It is normally found only in historical, religious, or literary texts. In modern speech, other (often still rude) words are used instead, and using "wanton" as a noun would sound strange or joking.
Betekenis
a sexually promiscuous person
Woordcombinaties
call her a wanton
|a shameless wanton
|treat her as a wanton
|painted as a wanton
Synoniemen
harlot (Very old-fashioned and strongly insulting; often used in historical or religious texts.)
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slut (Modern but vulgar; very insulting, especially toward women.)
Antoniemen
virtuous woman (Traditional phrase praising sexual purity, often in religious or moral writing.)
Thema's
relationships
|sex
|insults
Definitie
A person, usually a woman, who has sex with many people and is judged as bad or immoral. This word is old-fashioned and very negative.
A sexually promiscuous person, especially a woman, viewed as immoral or lacking sexual restraint.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
wanton
IPA
GB/wˈɔntən/
US/wˈɔntən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
wan - ton (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (wan)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: wanton
Noun
- Base: wanton
- Plural: wantons
Woordfamilie
Forms
wantons
noun
Core family
wantonly
adverb
Advanced or less common
wantonness
noun
Uitdrukkingen
wanton cruelty
1/wˈɔntən kɹˈulti/
fixed phrase
formal
cruelty without reason or restraint
Cruel behavior that is done on purpose and without any good reason.
Voorbeelden
- The court described the beatings as an act of wanton cruelty.
- Animal rights groups protested the wanton cruelty shown in the video.
wanton destruction
1/wˈɔntən dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
deliberate, unjustified damage
Serious damage that is done on purpose and for no good reason.
Voorbeelden
- The graffiti was dismissed as mere vandalism, but the burned buildings were wanton destruction.
- They will be held responsible for the wanton destruction of public property.
wanton disregard for
1/wˈɔntən dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
deliberate lack of concern
A complete and intentional lack of care or respect for something important, like safety or human life.
Voorbeelden
- The company showed wanton disregard for worker safety.
- Driving that fast in a school zone shows wanton disregard for children’s lives.
wanton violence
1/wˈɔntən vˈaɪələns/
fixed phrase
formal
deliberate, unjustified violence
Violent acts that are done on purpose and without any good reason.
Voorbeelden
- Police condemned the attacks as acts of wanton violence.
- The documentary shows the wanton violence of the civil war.