Wilderness Definition & Meaning
wilderness
- noun
- (politics) a state of disfavor; "he led the Democratic party back from the wilderness"
- a wooded region in northeastern Virginia near Spotsylvania where bloody but inconclusive battles were fought in the American Civil War
- a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition; "it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers"
- a bewildering profusion; "the duties of citizenship are lost sight of in the wilderness of interests of individuals and groups"; "a wilderness of masts in the harbor"
"Wilderness" in song lyrics
See how wilderness is used in real songs:
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"It's my house but they got me walking around in the wilderness"
60 Second Assassin f/ Phillie, Prodigal Sunn — Love Burns -
"We out-box the berserk bewildered by the wilderness"
Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters -
"Me, See, D, Be, feeling this by the wilderness"
The Arsonists — Geembo's Theme
Words that rhyme with wilderness
Usage tips for "wilderness"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wilderness" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wilderness to find words that pair well.