WANTONNESS Antonyms
Definition of WANTONNESS
Best Opposite Words For WANTONNESS
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decency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality • the quality of being polite and respectable | ||||||||
decorum | nounn | |||||||
noun • propriety in manners and conduct | ||||||||
discipline | nounn | |||||||
noun • a branch of knowledge • a system of rules of conduct or method of practice • the trait of being well behaved • training to improve strength or self-control • the act of disciplining verb • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | ||||||||
moderation | nounn | |||||||
noun • quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes • a change for the better • the trait of avoiding excesses • the action of lessening in severity or intensity | ||||||||
modesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from vanity or conceit • formality and propriety of manner | ||||||||
propriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • correct or appropriate behavior | ||||||||
reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
restraint | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of controlling by restraining someone or something • discipline in personal and social activities • the state of being physically constrained • a rule or condition that limits freedom • lack of ornamentation • a device that retards something's motion | ||||||||
self-control | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||||
sobriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol • moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs • a manner that is serious and solemn • abstaining from excess |