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 There's nothing quite like the untamed beauty of wild horses running free. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026 But for lovers of remote places and untamed nature, the effort is well worth it. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026 Players can embark solo or in teams of four across Gielinor’s previously unexplored continent of Ashenfall, on a quest to discover why untamed, transformative magic spills across the fractured land. — Matt Minton, Variety, 11 June 2026 About 40 percent of the population still lives a nomadic lifestyle, and the country is known for its vast, untamed grasslands, which are unmarred by fences or paved roads. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 10 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
  • The Royals beat the Mets 16-12 on Tuesday night in New York in their wildest game of the year.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • And the sequence started a wild end to the Dodgers’ first extra-innings game of the season.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of wild
Adjective
  • Not every invasive species is as dramatic or fearsome as a Burmese python or a feral hog—but that doesn’t lessen their impact on native ecosystems.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026
  • The home advantages afforded to Mexico at the very least level out the disparity in ability between the two sets of players, and the Azteca has sounded feral so far.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of feral
Adjective
  • Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There's also casual Italian fare at Bottega; castaway lunches at Drift, set on the uninhabited island of Jehunuhura; and Scoops for smoothies and free ice-cream cones.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 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
  • Thai fishermen face soaring diesel prices, ironically above vast, undeveloped natural gas and oil reserves in the Gulf of Thailand.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Cedar Point Environmental Park is an undeveloped, 115-acre preserve with 3 miles of trails.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 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
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • This multitasking hair care product is known for reducing frizz, boosting shine, and hydrating split ends, and some natural oils even help with hair growth.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untamed. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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