Definition of undomesticatednext

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Recent Examples of undomesticated The dogs that do survive outdoors in Redland later reproduce, which means scores of loose, untrained, undomesticated dogs. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 Listen to this article Police are investigating after more than 70 animals — many of them undomesticated — were found dead at a home in Old Saybrook. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025 According to the team, the study could contribute to shifting welfare standards for all species of cats, whether they are domesticated or undomesticated, tame or wild. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024 Fowler was the one left to wrestle undomesticated animals while Perkins looked on from a safe distance. Edward M. Eveld, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 California has outlawed the sale of new items made from the fur of undomesticated animals, including mink, rabbit and coyote. Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undomesticated
Adjective
  • An all but feral man (Vinicius Neri) takes a shot to the head and can’t remember much, not even his name.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • London’s Buck remembers his sunny California origins, though the memories fade as feral instinct takes over.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Get ready for a day that feels almost as wild as the land itself.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The prospect cost was likely going to be high if Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and the front office invested in upgrades to a roster currently holding the top National League wild-card position.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding.
    Jack Tydeman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Undomesticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undomesticated. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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