untamable

British

/ ʌnˈteɪməbəl /

adjective

(of an animal or person) not capable of being tamed, subdued, or made obedient

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Teyana Taylor’s untamable revolutionary in “One Battle After Another” holds a solid lead over the pack in Round 1.

From Los Angeles Times

But it has gradually accumulated some pretty good stuff that is indispensable to some, and now it has an opportunity to help sports fans tame the untamable beast that is the Summer Olympics.

From Slate

It’s hard to see it as anything other than: Avoiding potential jail time has a way of focusing even the most untamable of minds.

From Slate

When it’s not on fire, it seems to be sliding into the ocean or collapsing under the weight of its own untamable development.

From Los Angeles Times

While food, energy, and vehicle prices all calmed down, car premiums remained an untamable beast.

From Slate

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