noun
- a large area of land that is not developed and where few people live, especially one that is difficult to travel in
- a situation in which someone lacks guidance, support, or clear direction
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The hikers got lost in the wilderness for three days.
- Alaska contains vast areas of untouched wilderness.
- They spent their vacation camping in the wilderness.
- The national park protects thousands of acres of wilderness.
- After losing his job, he felt like he was wandering in the wilderness.
- The company has been in the wilderness since the scandal broke.
- She emerged from the wilderness of grief stronger than before.