wilderness vs wild

wild vs wilderness

wilderness and wild both are nouns.

wilderness is not an adjective while wild is an adjective.

wilderness is not an adverb while wild is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wilderness	Yes	No	No	No
wild	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As nouns, wilderness and wild are synonyms defined as:

wilderness and wild: a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

wilderness (noun)	wild (noun)
a bewildering profusion	a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition
a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition	a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
(politics) a state of disfavor

wilderness (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

wilderness (adverb)	wild (adverb)
	in a wild or undomesticated manner
	in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

Difference between wilderness and wild

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