untamed

British  

/ ʌnˈteɪmd /

adjective

1. not cultivated, domesticated, or controlled

   beautiful untamed wilderness

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Explanation

The word untamed describes something wild and uncontrolled, like an animal or anything unrestrained by outside forces — whether in nature or other areas of life. Untamed means something is wild and free, rather than limited or controlled. Think of a lion roaming the savannah or a thick jungle that people haven't touched. Untamed places are full of adventure and surprises. The word can also describe a person with a free spirit or a situation that is hard to control. Untamed things, whether in nature or in lively personalities, are exciting and natural, bringing a sense of freedom and unpredictability.

Example Sentences

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untamed

Yet his compulsion to embrace the world’s majesty in the manner of an illustrated weekly or a Victorian diorama conflicted with the project of capturing the poetry of untamed America.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

AppLovin has an ad platform that facilitates ads surrounding mobile apps, especially games, one of the last untamed wildernesses of digital advertising.

From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026

The musical numbers, such as they are, are riveting: bodies moving within the frame and around the camera with a mix of untamed energy and angular precision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

It was a rousing farewell for Mary Roy, fierce and untamed in life and on the page.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025

“Talk about wild things! Your grand-mother was the wildest, most untamed, most ornery and beautiful creature ever to grace this earth.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech