WILDISH Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

wildish

adjective

Definition of wildish

as in untamed

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Adjective

On the island’s northeastern coast, Anassa embraces its untamed landscape with a design that feels rooted in its surroundings.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call leave the quiet town of Lonesome Dove, Texas, to embark on a dangerous cattle drive across the untamed American frontier to Montana.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

Definition of untamed

Adjective

The Padres pulled into a tie with Philadelphia and Arizona for the third NL wild-card spot after winning their fourth straight game and 14th of 18.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Typically depicted with exaggerated features and ragged clothing – or no clothing at all – these children were often shown being chased by alligators or other wild animals.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of wild

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The savage battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa had already demonstrated the ferocity with which Japanese forces would defend their homeland.

— James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
The lifestyle mogul made a savage comment about Meghan Markle in a cover story for PEOPLE on Wednesday, calling out her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of savage

Adjective

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

Definition of undomesticated

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