adj

untamed

uhn-TAYMD

Untamed (adj) means Wild and not brought under human control, especially of animals or land. Example: “The untamed horses roamed freely across the plains.”

adj

Wild and not brought under human control, especially of animals or land.

"The untamed horses roamed freely across the plains."

"Beyond the fence lay miles of untamed wilderness."

How to use untamed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStill wild — never trained, tamed, or controlled.

Common pairings

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Word forms

more untamed comparative, most untamed superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English untamed, untemed, equivalent to un- + tamed and/or untame + -ed. Compare Dutch ongetemd (“untamed”), German ungezähmt (“untamed”), Danish utæmmet (“untamed”), Swedish otämd (“untamed”), Icelandic ótamin (“untamed”).

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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wild

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Rhymes for untamed

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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.

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