wilderness
/ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/noun
Wild, unsettled land left in its natural condition, home to wild animals and untamed plant life; also, a particular stretch of such land.
Example sentences
- “They spent a week hiking through the Alaskan wilderness.”
- “Without a map, it's easy to get lost in the wilderness.”
'In the wilderness' also describes politicians or teams out of power or favor: 'ten years in the wilderness'.