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wilderness

/ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/

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noun

An unsettled and uncultivated tract of land in its natural state; a barren land; a wild or waste.

Examples :

"The family's camping trip took them into the wilderness, where they saw many wild animals. "

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noun

A place that is uncared for, and therefore devoted to disorder or wildness.

Examples :

"The overgrown backyard became a wilderness, filled with weeds and untamed bushes. "

environment nature place

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noun

Wild or unrefined state; wildness.

Examples :

"The wilderness of the overgrown backyard made it hard to find the lost ball. "

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noun

A bewildering flock or throng.

Examples :

"The crowd of students rushing to class was a wilderness of jostling bodies. "

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A situation that is bewildering, or that which makes one feel awkward.

Examples :

"The confusing instructions for the new software program were a wilderness. "

situation mind condition