Wildness: meaning, definitions and examples

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wildness

 

[ หˆwaษชldnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

The quality or state of being wild or untamed. Wildness can refer to the natural environment, animals, or behavior that is uncontrolled or unrestricted.

Synonyms

ferocity, savagery, untamedness

Examples of usage

  • The wildness of the forest was both beautiful and intimidating.
  • She felt a sense of freedom and excitement in the wildness of the open plains.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

The quality of being unpredictable or uncontrolled in one's actions or emotions. Wildness in behavior can be seen as reckless or impulsive.

Synonyms

impulsiveness, recklessness, unpredictability

Examples of usage

  • His wildness often got him into trouble with authority figures.
  • She was drawn to his spontaneity and wildness.

Translations

Translations of the word "wildness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น selvageria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค—เคฒเฅ€เคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wildheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebiadaban

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzikoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡Ž็”Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauvagerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salvajismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vahลŸilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์ƒ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุดูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divokost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ divokosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Žๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ divjost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villimennska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑะฐะนั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™hลŸilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salvajismo

Etymology

The word 'wildness' originated from the Old English word 'wilerness' which means 'a wild or uncultivated state'. Over time, it evolved to become 'wildness' in Middle English, retaining its essence of being untamed or uncontrolled. The concept of wildness has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the tension between civilization and the natural world.

See also: wild, wildcat, wilderness, wildlife, wildly, wilds.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,240, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.