noun

wildness

WYLD-nuhs

Wildness (noun) means the quality or state of being wild, untamed, or uncontrolled. Example: “There's a certain wildness to the coastline that no photograph captures.”

noun

The quality or state of being wild, untamed, or uncontrolled.

"There's a certain wildness to the coastline that no photograph captures."

How to use wildness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of being wild, untamed, or unruly.

Word forms

wildnesses plural

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Etymology

From "wild" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wildness” mean?

The word “wildness” means the quality or state of being wild, untamed, or uncontrolled. In plain terms, the state of being wild, untamed, or unruly.

How do you pronounce “wildness”?

“Wildness” is pronounced WYLD-nuhs (/ˈwaɪld.nəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “wildness” in a sentence?

Here is “wildness” used in a sentence: “There's a certain wildness to the coastline that no photograph captures.”

What part of speech is “wildness”?

“Wildness” is a noun.

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