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

The ranch borders six miles of Bridger-Teton National Forest on three sides, providing direct access to millions of acres of public wilderness. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Over the course of eight episodes, all of which are available to binge-watch August 5, Annie navigates grief, first love, and betrayal while summering on the pristine lakes of Muskoka, an isolated wilderness north of Toronto. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

Between South Pasadena and Highland Park is a tiny wilderness of Mexican fan palms and even some oak trees. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

From Missoula, the Seeley-Swan Scenic Drive (aka Montana Highway 83) takes you through the pristine wilderness of the Seeley Swan Valley, past glimmering glacial lakes like Salmon Lake State Park, tucked into the pines right off the road. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026