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Definition of wildness

wildness

/ˈwaɪld.nəs/
wild · ness
Adverb:wildly
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Plural:wildnesses
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Adjective:wild
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wildness Lexical Profile

wildness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being untamed, uncultivated, or in a natural and undisturbed condition.

Example

"The conservationists worked to preserve the rugged wildness of the northern mountain range."

2

Lack of restraint, discipline, or control in behavior, emotion, or expression.

Example

"There was a joyful wildness in the children's laughter as they ran across the open field."

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• Rhymes for wildness

• Nearby Words

wildling
wildly
wildman
wildness
wilds
wildwood
wile

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wildnes', formed from 'wilde' (untamed, uncontrolled) and the noun-forming suffix '-nes'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wildness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wildness
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