wanton
- An act of extreme recklessness or gross negligence, typically concerned with the safety of people or property, which may justify a severe charge if harm results
- His wanton act of firing a handgun in a busy plaza could have resulted in chaos.
- Racing past the school during dismissal time was a wanton act that put children's lives at risk.
- The judge ruled that the company's disregard for environmental standards was wanton.
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