Meaning of Wasteland
An area that is barren or desolate, often lacking life.
In simple words: A large area where nothing can grow, usually dry and empty.
Wasteland in a sentence
- The abandoned city turned into a barren wasteland.
- He felt like his dreams were lost in a wasteland of despair.
- The wasteland stretched as far as the eye could see.
How to use Wasteland
Used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Often describes barren landscapes or bleak situations. Avoid in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'waste-land' where nothing lives.
Related words
Collocations with Wasteland
- barren wasteland
- desolate wasteland
- nuclear wasteland
- post-apocalyptic wasteland
- wasteland survival
Synonyms for Wasteland
- desert
- barren land
- bleak landscape
- wilderness
- no man's land
Opposites of Wasteland
- paradise
- utopia
Common mistakes with Wasteland
- Confused with 'wastelands' (plural) which can imply many areas.
- Misused as a verb, but it is a noun.
- Omitting context, making it unclear if used metaphorically.
Wasteland appears in
Wasteland in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أرض قاحلة
مكان كبير لا يمكن أن ينمو فيه شيء، عادة ما يكون جافًا وفارغًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মরুভূমি
একটি বিশাল এলাকা যেখানে কিছুই জন্মাতে পারে না, সাধারণত শুষ্ক এবং খালি।
- GermanDeutsch
Wasteland
Ein großes Gebiet, in dem nichts wachsen kann, normalerweise trocken und leer.
- SpanishEspañol
Tierra baldía
Un área grande donde nada puede crecer, usualmente seca y vacía.
- Persianفارسی
ویرانه
منطقهای وسیع که هیچ چیزی نمیتواند در آن رشد کند، معمولاً خشک و خالی.
- FrenchFrançais
Terre désolée, Désert
Une grande zone où rien ne peut pousser, généralement sèche et vide.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बंजर भूमि
एक बड़ा क्षेत्र जहाँ कुछ भी नहीं उग सकता, आमतौर पर सूखा और खाली।
- ItalianItaliano
Terra desolata
Un'ampia zona dove non cresce nulla, di solito arida e vuota.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Terra devastada
Uma grande área onde nada pode crescer, geralmente seca e vazia.
- RussianРусский
Пустошь
Большая территория, где ничего не может расти, обычно сухая и пустая.
- Urduاردو
بنجر
ایک بڑی جگہ جہاں کچھ بھی اگ نہیں سکتا، عام طور پر خشک اور خالی۔
- Chinese中文
荒地
一大片什么都长不出来的地方,通常又干又空。
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- For this to work
Conditions that must be met for something to be successful.
- CorrectionC1
a change that makes something more accurate than it was before
- The world is changed
A statement indicating significant changes in the world.
- I feel it in the water
I sense or perceive something through the water.
- I feel it in the earth
I perceive a sensation or emotion connected to the earth.
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Frequently asked questions about Wasteland
What does Wasteland mean?
A large area where nothing can grow, usually dry and empty.
What is the definition of Wasteland?
An area that is barren or desolate, often lacking life.
How do you use Wasteland in a sentence?
The abandoned city turned into a barren wasteland.
Can you give another example of Wasteland?
He felt like his dreams were lost in a wasteland of despair.
What are synonyms for Wasteland?
Common alternatives include desert, barren land, bleak landscape, wilderness, no man's land.
What is the opposite of Wasteland?
Opposite meanings include paradise, utopia.
What words go with Wasteland?
It commonly pairs with barren wasteland, desolate wasteland, nuclear wasteland, post-apocalyptic wasteland, wasteland survival.
What are common mistakes when using Wasteland?
Confused with 'wastelands' (plural) which can imply many areas. Misused as a verb, but it is a noun. Omitting context, making it unclear if used metaphorically.
How do you pronounce Wasteland?
US: //ˈweɪst.lænd//, UK: //ˈweɪst.lænd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wasteland?
Used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Often describes barren landscapes or bleak situations. Avoid in casual conversation.

