Untamable: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used to describe animals or people who cannot be controlled or domesticated. It implies an inherent wildness that cannot be subdued.

• The mustang's untamable spirit made it unfit for captivity
• Her untamable energy was admired by everyone she met

Broadly used to describe anything that is untamed, unrestrained, or natural. It can refer to nature, behavior, or objects.

• We spent the weekend exploring the wild forests
• Her ideas were wild and unconventional

Applied to situations, tasks, or people that are difficult to control or handle. It emphasizes difficulty in management rather than inherent wildness.

• The project became unmanageable due to lack of planning
• His unmanageable hair always stuck up in odd directions

Used to describe animals that live in the wild but were once domesticated or any creature that exhibits wild and untamed behavior. Often has a negative connotation.

• The feral cats roamed the back alleys
• His behavior became feral after years of isolation