\Wan"ton*ness\, n.
The quality or state of being wanton; negligence of
restraint; sportiveness; recklessness; lasciviousness.
--Gower.
      The tumults threatened to abuse all acts of grace, and
      turn them into wantonness.               --Eikon
                                               Basilike.
      Young gentlemen would be as sad as night Only for
      wantonness.                              --Shak.