backwoods

The word “backwoods” has 2 syllables: back-woods.

It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌwʊdz/.


What is synonym and antonym for backwoods?

In the thesaurus, “backwoods” has 15 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backwoods along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for backwoods

Antonyms for backwoods

  • urban

Meanings of backwoods

  • noun
    1. Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
    2. A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.
  • adjective
    1. Pertaining to the backwoods.
    2. Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.

Example Sentences

  • He ventured deep into the backwoods to explore the untouched wilderness.
  • The small cabin nestled in the heart of the backwoods provided a peaceful retreat.
  • Legends of mysterious creatures roaming the backwoods fueled local folklore.
  • Despite its remote location, the backwoods community thrived on self-sufficiency and close-knit bonds.
  • The old hermit lived alone in the backwoods, far from the noise and bustle of the city.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backwoods, such as: backcountry, backwater, backwoodsy, bucolic, bush, countrified, country.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

backcountry

backland

backlands

backwater

  • abolish
  • abrogate
  • annul
  • backwoods
  • bush
  • cancel
  • country
  • countryside
  • dismantle
  • frontier
  • hinterland
  • invalidate
  • lift
  • outback
  • overturn
  • quash
  • renege
  • repeal
  • retract
  • reverse
  • revoke
  • set aside
  • up-country
  • void

backwoodsy

  • backwoods
  • bucolic
  • countrified
  • countryfied
  • provincial
  • rural

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