wildness
noun /ˈwaɪldnəs/
/ˈwaɪldnəs/
[uncountable]- the quality in scenery or land of being in its natural state and not changed by people
- the wildness and beauty of the Scottish hills
- the quality in an animal of behaving in a natural way that has not been controlled or changed by people
- the dog's initial wildness
- behaviour that shows a lack of discipline or control
- He gained a reputation for drinking and wildness.
- the quality in feelings of being very strong and hard to control
- the wildness of his passion
- the quality of being exciting because it is surprising, new or not known
- In fashion, a little bit of wildness is attractive.
- weather conditions in which there are strong winds or storms
- All around us there was the wildness of the wind.