wilderness Synonyms
Another word for wilderness
• noun (Context 1)
An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region or natural environment on Earth that has not been significantly modified by human activity, such as vast forests, tundras, mountains, or deserts.
"The conservationists worked tirelessly to protect the pristine Alaskan wilds from industrial development."
• noun (Context 2)
A neglected or abandoned area of a garden or town where plants grow unchecked, or a confused and bewildering mass or collection of things.
"After years of neglect, the once-manicured backyard had turned into a tangled tangle of weeds and brambles."
• noun (Context 3)
A position of disfavor, obscurity, or exclusion, especially in a political or professional context where a person or group holds no official power or influence.
"Following the party's landslide defeat, the former minister spent a decade in the political obscurity before returning to cabinet."
Opposites of wilderness
The opposite of wilderness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: