Wilderness
(noun)
- An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.
- An area of land that is remote and undeveloped, typically covered with dense vegetation.
- A state of confusion or disorder.
Origin:
Middle english wildernes, from old english wildorness; akin to old high german wilderness wilderness, old english wildor wild.
Examples:
- The wilderness is home to many species of animals.
- He went on a hike in the wilderness.
- The wilderness was a challenging terrain to navigate.
- The wilderness was a peaceful escape from civilization.
- The city was a wilderness of concrete and steel.