wilderness

[ˈwɪldərnɪs]

wilderness Definition

  • 1an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region
  • 2a neglected or abandoned area of a garden or town

Using wilderness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wilderness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The group got lost in the wilderness for three days.

  • Example

    The city park has a small wilderness area.

  • Example

    The abandoned lot became a wilderness of weeds and trash.

wilderness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wilderness

Antonyms for wilderness

Phrases with wilderness

  • into a place that is uncivilized or uninhabited

    Example

    After graduation, she went into the wilderness to find herself.

  • a person who expresses an idea or opinion that is not popular or that no one else supports

    Example

    He was a voice in the wilderness, advocating for environmental protection long before it became a mainstream issue.

  • a wilderness of mirrors

    a situation or environment that is full of confusion, deception, or complexity

    Example

    The spy novel portrays the world of espionage as a wilderness of mirrors, where nothing is as it seems.

Origins of wilderness

from Middle English 'wildernesse', meaning 'land inhabited only by wild animals'

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Summary: wilderness in Brief

The term 'wilderness' [ˈwɪldərnɪs] refers to an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region, such as a desert, jungle, or bush. It can also refer to a neglected or abandoned area of a garden or town. Examples include 'The group got lost in the wilderness for three days.' and 'The abandoned lot became a wilderness of weeds and trash.' The phrase 'into the wilderness' denotes going into an uncivilized or uninhabited place, while 'a voice in the wilderness' refers to a person who expresses an unpopular idea or opinion.

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