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Loose vs Wanton - What's the difference?

loose | wanton | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between loose and wanton

is that loose is to make less tight, to loosen while wanton is to waste or squander, especially in pleasure (often with away).

In intransitive terms the difference between loose and wanton

is that loose is of a grip or hold, to let go while wanton is to act wantonly; to be lewd or lascivious.

In obsolete terms the difference between loose and wanton

is that loose is a state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment while wanton is extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).

As an interjection loose

is begin shooting; release your arrows.

Wanton vs Goatish - What's the difference?

wanton | goatish | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of goatish.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and goatish

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while goatish is goaty, goatlike.

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.

Indelicate vs Wanton - What's the difference?

indelicate | wanton | Related terms |

Indelicate is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between indelicate and wanton

is that indelicate is 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 Salacious - What's the difference?

wanton | salacious | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of salacious.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and salacious

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while salacious is promoting sexual desire or lust.

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.

Improvident vs Wanton - What's the difference?

improvident | wanton | Related terms |

Improvident is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between improvident and wanton

is that improvident is failing to provide for the future; reckless 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.

Intemperate vs Wanton - What's the difference?

intemperate | wanton | Related terms |

Intemperate is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between intemperate and wanton

is that intemperate is lacking moderation, temper or control while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As verbs the difference between intemperate and wanton

is that intemperate is (obsolete|transitive) to disorder while wanton is to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

Impetuous vs Wanton - What's the difference?

impetuous | wanton | Related terms |

Impetuous is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between impetuous and wanton

is that impetuous is making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner 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.

Degraded vs Wanton - What's the difference?

degraded | wanton | Related terms |

Degraded is a related term of wanton.


As adjectives the difference between degraded and wanton

is that degraded is feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As verbs the difference between degraded and wanton

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

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

Debased vs Wanton - What's the difference?

debased | wanton | Related terms |

Debased is a related term of wanton.


As verbs the difference between debased and wanton

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

As an adjective wanton is

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

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

Wanton vs Unconstrained - What's the difference?

wanton | unconstrained | Related terms |

Wanton is a related term of unconstrained.


As adjectives the difference between wanton and unconstrained

is that wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled while unconstrained is not constrained.

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.

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