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
  • That cute little feral furball was mean as hell and bit, scratched, and ultimately abandoned the family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the most recent film, human beings become feral primitives in a classic role reversal.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The Colts have been engaged in trade discussions with players like Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs after dealing Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner to kick off what many expect to be a wild trade deadline period.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Representations of fauna include horses, deer, wild oxen, and at least one bear, though identification is difficult due to the limited depiction of details such as eyes, nostrils, hooves, manes, and coats.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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