wasteland

/ˈwɒstlænd, ˈwɒstlənd/

Definitions

1. noun

a large area of land that is uninhabited or has little vegetation, often as a result of human activity or environmental factors.

“The post-apocalyptic novel was set in a vast wasteland where nature had reclaimed the ruins of cities.”

Synonyms

  • barren
  • desert
  • wilderness

Antonyms

  • oasis
  • paradise