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wasteland vs wild

wild vs wasteland

wasteland and wild both are nouns.

wasteland is not an adjective while wild is an adjective.

wasteland is not an adverb while wild is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wasteland Yes No No No
wild Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, wild is a hypernym of wasteland; that is, wild is a word with a broader meaning than wasteland:
  • wasteland: an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
  • wild: a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
Other hypernyms of wasteland include wilderness.
wasteland (noun) wild (noun)
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
wasteland (adjective) wild (adjective)
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
involving risk or danger
intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
talking or behaving irrationally
(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
without civilizing influences
in a state of extreme emotion
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
fanciful and unrealistic; foolish
without a basis in reason or fact
deviating widely from an intended course
wasteland (adverb) wild (adverb)
in a wild or undomesticated manner
in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
Difference between wasteland and wild

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