Synonyms for

Wasteland

Verb / ˈweɪˌstlænd / Another word for wasteland — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an area of land that is uncultivated or barren

Synonyms & similar words

waste barren wilderness badland desert moorland wilds badlands heathland

Example sentences

  1. The wasteland was once a thriving city.
  2. The farmers left the wasteland to find more fertile land.
  3. The explorers trekked through the wasteland, searching for signs of life.
  4. The company dumped its waste in the wasteland, polluting the environment.
  5. The artist found inspiration in the desolate wasteland, creating beautiful paintings of the barren landscape.

Quotes

  • 'The desert is a natural extension of the inner silence of the body.' - Jean Baudrillard
  • 'The world is not a wish-granting factory.' - John Green
  • 'All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.' - J.R.R. Tolkien

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