untamed

adjective

un·​tamed ˌən-ˈtāmd 

: not made less wild or less difficult to control : not tamed

untamed animals

the untamed wilderness

untamed hair

Synonyms of untamed

• wild
• uninhabited
• undeveloped
• uncultivated
• natural
• native

Examples of untamed in a Sentence

a dangerous and untamed land

tried to capture the untamed horse

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, against the intimate interiority of this elegant narrative, untamed urges clash with Confucian ideals of filial piety and Buddhist undertones of the suffering caused by worldly attachments. —Literary Hub, 28 May 2026

The untamed beauty of nature takes center stage in the spring 2027 campaign images captured by Ami Vitale, the National Geographic explorer at large, photographer and filmmaker. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026

He is often interpreted as a symbol of rebellion, ingenuity, and the untamed mind, particularly within Buddhist readings of Journey to the West. —Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

Take an early morning surf lesson or simply admire the untamed natural landscape after a cocktail or two at Le Toiny Restaurant. —Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for untamed

• counterclaimed
• unashamed
• abovenamed
• acclaimed
• ashamed
• declaimed
• defamed
• disclaimed
• exclaimed
• inflamed
• misnamed
• nicknamed