: 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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There was something wild and untamed about his whole demeanor, along with the look in his green eyes.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The Amazon Basin is one of the earth’s most untamed and precious places.
—Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Jackson Hole, Wyoming A rugged and untamed spirit defines Jackson Hole, a resort that has long earned its reputation as a mecca for expert skiers.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Mendocino, California The wild, untamed paradise located on the northern California coast is known for its dramatic ocean views, artsy vibe and peaceful small-town charm.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The Amazon Basin is one of the earth’s most untamed and precious places.
—Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Jackson Hole, Wyoming A rugged and untamed spirit defines Jackson Hole, a resort that has long earned its reputation as a mecca for expert skiers.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Mendocino, California The wild, untamed paradise located on the northern California coast is known for its dramatic ocean views, artsy vibe and peaceful small-town charm.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for untamed
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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untamed. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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