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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being wild, untamed, or unruly.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wildnesses
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There's a certain _____ to the coastline that no photograph captures.
Etymology
From "wild" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."
Synonyms
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tameness
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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.
