Synonyms of wilderness

wilderness

noun

ˈwil-dər-nəs 

as in wild

that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation

released the wolf back into the wilderness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wild
• desert
• country
• outdoors
• out-of-doors
• frontier
• bush
• open
• open air
• nature
• backwoods
• hinterland
• without
• wasteland
• sticks
• outside
• up-country
• barren
• badland
• waste

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wilderness

But we’re soon immersed in a tale about the pair crossing 50 miles of Alaskan wilderness after their small seaplane goes down. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026

Camping, parking and wilderness trips around Lake Tahoe could get more expensive under a Forest Service proposal that would impose new recreation fees and raise existing charges at popular sites. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Now, all James wants to do is hop in his Cessna, fly deep into the Alaskan wilderness with his best friend, drink some beer, and enjoy the solitude of nature. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Like Primetime, this survival tale about a Special Forces veteran and his combat dog who are stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, sells itself upon viewing. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026