Wildness vs. Wilderness

Wildness vs. Wilderness — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Wildness and Wilderness

Wildnessnoun

the quality of being wild or untamed

Wildernessnoun

An unsettled and uncultivated tract of land in its natural state; a barren land; a wild or waste.

Wildnessnoun

a feeling of extreme emotional intensity;

the wildness of his anger

Wildernessnoun

A place that is uncared for, and therefore devoted to disorder or wildness.

Wildnessnoun

the property of being wild or turbulent;

the storm's violence

Wildernessnoun

(uncountable) Wild or unrefined state; wildness.

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Wildnessnoun

a state of nature

Wildernessnoun

(countable) A bewildering flock or throng.

Wildernessnoun

(countable) A situation that is bewildering, or that which makes one feel awkward.

Wildernessnoun

a wild and uninhabited area