Both Uses of
wanton
in
Sense and Sensibility
- Do not think yourself excused by any weakness, any natural defect of understanding on her side, in the wanton cruelty so evident on yours.†
Chpt 44 *
- That Lucy had certainly meant to deceive, to go off with a flourish of malice against him in her message by Thomas, was perfectly clear to Elinor; and Edward himself, now thoroughly enlightened on her character, had no scruple in believing her capable of the utmost meanness of wanton ill-nature.†
Chpt 49
Definition:
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(wanton) of something considered bad: excessive, thoughtless indulgence -- such as waste, cruelty, violence, and (especially in the past) sexual promiscuity