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Wanton vs Pensive - What's the difference?

wanton | pensive |


As adjectives the difference between wanton and pensive

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while pensive is having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Whim - What's the difference?

wanton | whim |


As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Riot - What's the difference?

wanton | riot |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between wanton and riot

is that wanton is (obsolete) extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought) while riot is (obsolete) to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, etc.

As nouns the difference between wanton and riot

is that wanton is a pampered or coddled person while riot is wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

As verbs the difference between wanton and riot

is that wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic while riot is to create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.

As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

Wanton vs Want - What's the difference?

wanton | want |


As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As a proper noun want is

a personification of want.

Wanton vs Much - What's the difference?

wanton | much |


As verbs the difference between wanton and much

is that wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic while much is .

As an adjective wanton

is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

Outrageous vs Wanton - What's the difference?

outrageous | wanton | Synonyms |

Outrageous is a synonym of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between outrageous and wanton

is that outrageous is cruel, violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Nefarious - What's the difference?

wanton | nefarious | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of nefarious.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and nefarious

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while nefarious is sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Presumptuous vs Wanton - What's the difference?

presumptuous | wanton |


As adjectives the difference between presumptuous and wanton

is that presumptuous is going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Vicious - What's the difference?

wanton | vicious | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of vicious.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and vicious

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while vicious is pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton

is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

Wanton vs Repent - What's the difference?

wanton | repent |


As adjectives the difference between wanton and repent

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while repent is (chiefly|botany) creeping along the ground.

As verbs the difference between wanton and repent

is that wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic while repent is (label) to feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

As a noun wanton

is a pampered or coddled person.

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