Wilderness here means outdoor places where nature is free and people enjoy activities like camping or hiking. It is fun and natural.
We camped in the wilderness last summer.
You can fish in the wilderness nearby.
This meaning talks about a place with no people or houses. It can feel empty and wild, sometimes lonely, like after a disaster or big change.
The old town was like a wilderness now.
After the storm, the city looked like a wilderness.
This meaning is a metaphor for feeling confused, without direction or clear answers in life or work. It is not a place but a feeling.
She was in a wilderness after her graduation.
Many young people feel like they're in a wilderness in life.
In this meaning, wilderness refers to land kept safe by laws to protect nature. People try to keep the plants and animals free from harm.
The national park has a large wilderness zone.
Scientists study wildlife in the wilderness area.
