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wantonly
[/ˈwɒntənli/]
adverb
deliberadamente
1.
In a deliberate and unprovoked manner; without justification or restraint
The vandals wantonly destroyed the public property.
Os vândalos destruíram deliberadamente a propriedade pública.
2.
In a sexually unrestrained or promiscuous manner
She behaved wantonly at the party.
Ela se comportou de forma desavergonhada na festa.
3.
In a reckless or uncontrolled manner
He wantonly ignored the safety regulations.
Ele ignorou temerariamente os regulamentos de segurança.
Synonyms
deliberately
recklessly
carelessly
maliciously
unscrupulously
promiscuously
Antonyms
carefully
cautiously
responsibly
prudently
justifiably
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deliberadamente
Standard usage for intentional destruction or behavior
Rio de Janeiro
desavergonhadamente
Often used for immoral or promiscuous behavior
São Paulo
temerariamente
Used for reckless or careless actions
Portugal
deliberadamente
Primary usage; can also use 'sem justificação' (without justification)
Related Idioms & Phrases
act wantonly - agir deliberadamente sem motivo
wantonly destructive - destrutivo sem justificativa
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