Difference between Wanton and Unprovoked

What is the difference between Wanton and Unprovoked?

Wanton as an adjective is undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled. while Unprovoked as an adjective is happening without provocation or motivation

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: War means blind obedience, unthinking stupidity, brutish callousness, wanton destruction, and irresponsible murder.

Unprovoked

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: happening without provocation or motivation

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

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