Word
wilderness
Meanings
a large natural area that has not been developed by people
a confusing or uncontrolled situation that feels hard to manage
Definition
A wilderness is a large area of wild land that is not developed or inhabited.
A wilderness is a natural area where there are few or no buildings, roads, or people. It is often covered with forests, mountains, deserts, or other wild landscapes. People may visit a wilderness for hiking, camping, or exploring, but it is not shaped much by human activity.
Examples
- They spent a week hiking through the wilderness.
- The cabin sits on the edge of the wilderness.
- After the storm, the garden looked like a wilderness.
- He felt lost in the wilderness of new rules and paperwork.
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