untamed

adjective

un·​tamed ˌən-ˈtāmd How to pronounce untamed (audio)
: not made less wild or less difficult to control : not tamed
untamed animals
the untamed wilderness
untamed hair

Examples of untamed in a Sentence

a dangerous and untamed land tried to capture the untamed horse
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This type of garden may also attract more birds, and many people appreciate that its untamed look often requires less maintenance than a more formal garden. Lexi Dwyer, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2025 But this time, the location was the untamed wilderness of Northumbria, and the camera was an iPhone. Jake Kleinman, Wired News, 20 June 2025 After a childhood spent dreaming of the open range, one writer makes good with an untamed ride across Idaho. Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025 From elephant seals and seabirds to migrating whales and resident orcas, these destinations offer front-row access to the Golden State’s raw, untamed nature up close. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for untamed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of untamed was in the 14th century

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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untamed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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