wilderment

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of deep sadness, desolation, or despair.

  - "After losing her job, she was consumed by wilderment."
  - "The wilderment of the loss was too much for him to bear."

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Variants

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wilder , wildered , wildering , wilderment , wilderments , wilders

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Etymology

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A combination of 'wild' and 'ment' derived from Old English 'wild' meaning 'uncontrolled, natural' and 'ment' meaning 'mind'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wilderment' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, wilderment is believed to be a necessary step in the healing process after a loss.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melancholy: A state of sadness and despair, often with no apparent reason.

2. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy.

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Culture

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Wilderment is a strong emotion that has been explored in various forms of literature and art. In poetry, wilderment is often used to describe the deep sadness or melancholy felt in the aftermath of a loss.

How to Memorize "wilderment"

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   - Imagine a person sitting alone in a dark room, surrounded by emptiness and despair. Visualize the feeling of sadness that overwhelms them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wilderment' with the feeling of deep sadness and despair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wilderment' as 'wild sadness' or 'wild despair'.

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