untamable
adjective
un·tam·able
ˌən-ˈtā-mə-bəl 
: unable to be tamed or brought under control
an untamable spirit
He had never dreamed a horse could have such spirit, be so untamable.—
Walter Farley
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Jess Rauchberg, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
During their initial run from 1975 to 1982, Pere Ubu were an untamable band, merging the loose energy of garage rock with 1960s rock, as well as funk bass, unwieldy saxophones, and Thomas’ commanding presence.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2025
As the crew were trying to relocate their cattle and horses back to Montana from Texas, Colby Mayfield (Denim Richards) was killed by an untamable stallion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The intensifying battles against an untamable black market come just as the country inches closer to big federal changes that could open the door to nationwide legalization.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Untamable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untamable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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