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

Wilderness, the world’s leading conservation and hospitality company, which operates more than 60 camps across eight African countries, is devoted to immersing guests in Africa as it’s intended, through wide-open spaces, untamed wildlife, and authentic local culture. —Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality. —Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026

The Amazon Basin is one of the earth’s most untamed and precious places. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026

Those three collections add up to more than 9,000 paintings and photos and sculptures and objects, much of it telling the history of Orange County’s physical transformation, from untamed and rural to paved and urban. —Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Dec. 2025

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