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Wildness

/ˈwaɪld.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state or quality of being wild; untamed or unrestrained nature.

    "The wildness of the forest was both beautiful and intimidating."
  2. 2

    A lack of restraint or control; a state of being uncontrolled or chaotic.

    "The wildness of the party led to unexpected consequences."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wildness' originates from the Old English 'wildnis', which is derived from 'wild', meaning 'untamed' or 'natural'. The word has evolved through Middle English, reflecting a sense of nature's unrestrained state and the absence of human influence.

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