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Synonyms of middle of nowhere

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Another word for middle of nowhere is backwoods. Other synonyms of middle of nowhere are backwater, boondocks, the sticks and Timbuktu.

Synonyms and similar words for middle of nowhere

nounA very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or...

  • backwaterA remote place: somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc; any field of endeavor that...
  • backwoods
  • boondocks
  • the sticksA remote, rural area; a place that is removed from civilization such as the boondocks.
  • Timbuktu

Meaning of middle of nowhere

  1. noun A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

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Questions about synonyms of middle of nowhere

What is another word for middle of nowhere?
Middle of nowhere has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as backwoods, backwater, boondocks, the sticks and Timbuktu.
What does middle of nowhere mean?
Middle of nowhere means a very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

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