wanton
Example Sentences
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But it’s mostly a smart exploration of these two types: the wanton destroyer who relishes chaos and the wise, patient healer looking to preserve and protect.
Pyongyang described his removal as a "wanton violation of the UN Charter and international laws with respect for sovereignty, non-interference and territorial integrity as their main purpose".
From Barron's
"I am appalled by the RSF's endless and wanton disregard for civilian life," he said.
From BBC
When the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled in September 2023, TV chef and Hairy Biker Si King was among those devastated by the wanton destruction.
From BBC
Mr Goozee, who handed each of them a 12-month community order, said the pair had committed "an act of wanton vandalism".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
