Meaning & Definition of word "Wasteland"
Wasteland
/ˈweɪstˌlænd/
noun:
- 1. A barren or uncultivated area of land.
- Example: The old factory was surrounded by a wasteland of rusted machinery and debris.
- 2. An area that is bleak, desolate, or devoid of life.
- Example: After the drought, the once thriving farm had become a wasteland.
- 3. A situation characterized by a lack of progress or productivity.
- Example: The project turned into a wasteland of wasted resources and missed deadlines.
Etymology
●From Middle English wasteland, from wast (barren) + land.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wasteland mentality:
A state of hopelessness or despair where no positive action is taken.
emotional wasteland:
A state of emotional numbness or lack of feelings.
Related Words
desolation:
A state of complete emptiness or destruction.
abandonment:
The action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned.
Slang Meanings of wasteland
Meaning: A situation that feels hopeless or without promise.
● Example Sentence: After failing the exam again, I feel like I'm in a total wasteland right now.
Meaning: An area that is not thriving or is neglected.
● Example Sentence: That part of town is a real wasteland; there's nothing to do there.