Difference between Sluttish and Wanton

What is the difference between Sluttish and Wanton?

Sluttish as an adjective is like a slut. while Wanton as an adjective is undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

Sluttish

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Like a slut.

Wanton

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To act wantonly; become wanton.To waste or squander, especially in pleasure (often with away).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pampered or coddled person.An overly playful person.A self-indulgent person, fond of excess.A lewd or immoral person, especially a prostitute.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.Lewd, immoral; sexually open, unchaste.Playful, sportive; being merry or carefree (often used figuratively).Self-indulgent, fond of excess; luxurious.Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.Extravagant, unrestrained; excessive (of speech or thought).

Example sentence: Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton.

We hope you now know whether to use Sluttish or Wanton in your sentence.

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