untamed
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for untamed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Wild and not brought under human control, especially of animals or land.
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How to use untamed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
untamed wilderness
untamed horse
untamed hair
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English untamed, untemed, made up of un- and tamed and/or untame and -ed. Compare Dutch ongetemd (“untamed”), German ungezähmt (“untamed”), Danish utæmmet (“untamed”), Swedish otämd (“untamed”), and Icelandic ótamin (“untamed”).
Full origin of untamed →Frequently asked questions
What does “untamed” mean?
The word “untamed” means wild and not brought under human control, especially of animals or land. In plain terms, still wild — never trained, tamed, or controlled.
How do you pronounce “untamed”?
“Untamed” is pronounced uhn-TAYMD (/ʌnˈteɪmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “untamed” in a sentence?
Here is “untamed” used in a sentence: “The untamed horses roamed freely across the plains.”
What part of speech is “untamed”?
“Untamed” is an adjective.
