wildness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪldnəs/

Definition

The state of being untamed, uncivilized, or uncontrolled, especially referring to nature or behavior.

Examples

• The sheer wildness of the remote Alaskan landscape was breathtaking.

• His youthful wildness often led him into trouble, but he always meant well.

• Despite years of domestication, a certain wildness remained in the rescued wolf's eyes.

Synonyms of wildness

Words with a similar meaning to wildness:

• savagery
• untamedness
• ferocity
• primitiveness

Antonyms of wildness

Words with the opposite meaning to wildness:

• calmness
• gentleness
• domestication

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