Wilds: meaning, definitions and examples

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wilds

[ waɪldz ]

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in the wilderness

areas of land that are uncultivated, uninhabited, and in a natural state

Synonyms

outback, untamed land, wilderness

Examples of usage

The explorers ventured deep into the wilds of the Amazon rainforest.
The wilds of Alaska are known for their rugged beauty and abundant wildlife.

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in a figurative sense

a state or condition of disorder or chaos

Synonyms

chaos, confusion, disorder

Examples of usage

The country was in the wilds of political turmoil.
She was navigating the emotional wilds of a difficult breakup.

Translations

Translations of the word "wilds" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selvagens

🇮🇳 जंगली

🇩🇪 Wildnis

🇮🇩 liar

🇺🇦 дикі місця

🇵🇱 dzikie miejsca

🇯🇵 荒野

🇫🇷 sauvages

🇪🇸 salvajes

🇹🇷 vahşi yerler

🇰🇷 야생지

🇸🇦 البرية

🇨🇿 divočina

🇸🇰 divočina

🇨🇳 荒野

🇸🇮 divjina

🇮🇸 villtir staðir

🇰🇿 жабайы жерлер

🇬🇪 ველური ადგილები

🇦🇿 vəhşi yerlər

🇲🇽 salvajes

Word origin

The word 'wilds' originates from the Old English 'wilde', meaning untamed or uncultivated land. Over time, its usage expanded to include figurative meanings related to disorder or chaos. The concept of the wilds has been a prominent theme in literature and exploration, representing untamed nature and the unknown.

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