untamed

adjective

ˌən-ˈtāmd How to pronounce untamed (audio)
Definition of untamednext
1
as in wild
existing without human habitation or cultivation a dangerous and untamed land

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2
as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans tried to capture the untamed horse

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Recent Examples of untamed Sheepstealer, the wild, untamed dragon claimed by Lady Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), is still a roll of the dice after going rogue during the Gullet onslaught. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 The county is also undertaking efforts to reduce vegetation on untamed land beyond the suburban streets of Altadena and Sunset Mesa. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Fine-line tiger print details look especially good over a gold cat-eye base—sleek, striking, and just the right amount of untamed. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026 There's nothing quite like the untamed beauty of wild horses running free. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for untamed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untamed
  1. wild
  2. feral
  3. uninhabited
  4. wilding
  5. undeveloped
  6. savage
  7. uncultivated
  8. natural
Adjective
  • Despite a middling 50-51 record, the Padres are within two games of the National League’s final wild-card spot after beating the Atlanta Braves 8-3 on Tuesday.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The entire region is being transformed from beautiful, wild, healthy, relatively intact and super biodiverse habitat to an energy sector sacrifice zone.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Definition of wild
Adjective
  • The somewhat muddled tale of a wealthy foreigner in Italy, going feral from the pressures of maternity both lost and found, feels longer on rather lofty style than substance for some time.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Especially because Johnny Knoxville is sort of the peak of feral American masculinity.
    — Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Definition of feral
Adjective
  • Hundreds of firefighters in Castellón and the Valencia region remain deployed as fires continue burning in largely uninhabited areas.
    — NPR's International Desk, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Most spend their lives at sea or hauled out on remote, uninhabited islands far from anyone.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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
Definition of wilding
Adjective
  • The Threat Of Humans While the sea turtle nests on nearby undeveloped barrier islands face threats from predators such as wild boars, coyotes, or raccoons, the nests on Tybee face unique challenges due to the high volume of visitors and locals.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Until the zoo was built, the former World War II-era blimp base had remained largely undeveloped.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of undeveloped
Adjective
  • The Yellow Death has disfigured the population, and soldiers in white-and-red tunics serve the savage Duke of Tviot.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Josefowicz, in her decathlon of a performance, brought Ligeti’s savage discontinuities to the surface.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of savage
Adjective
  • From blazing stars and diminutive buttercups to uncultivated roses and sunflowers, the Midwest is blessed with many gorgeous native wildflowers.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Down these uncultivated paths, Horace’s Lydia, Tibullus’s Delia, and Ovid’s Corinna had passed, but only Virgil’s Philomela remained.
    — Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of uncultivated
Adjective
  • All Volcanoes lodges are hand-crafted, using local, natural products such as wood and bamboo, while art and travel books, vibrant greens of the elephant grass, and local artwork add to the calm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • The natural resistance of water helps build strength while improving cardiovascular fitness.
    — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of natural

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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untamed. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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