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Untamed: meaning, definitions and examples

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untamed

 

[ ʌnˈteɪmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

wild

Not domesticated or tamed. Not controlled or constrained.

Synonyms

feral, uncontrolled, wild

Examples of usage

  • The untamed wilderness stretched as far as the eye could see.
  • Her untamed spirit refused to be confined by societal norms.
Context #2 | Adjective

hair

Not combed or styled. Messy or unruly.

Synonyms

disheveled, messy, uncombed, unruly

Examples of usage

  • Her untamed hair cascaded down her back in wild curls.
  • The wind whipped through his untamed hair, giving him a rugged look.

Translations

Translations of the word "untamed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 selvagem

🇮🇳 अवशामित

🇩🇪 ungezähmt

🇮🇩 liar

🇺🇦 незайманий

🇵🇱 nieokiełznany

🇯🇵 未開

🇫🇷 sauvage

🇪🇸 salvaje

🇹🇷 evcilleşmemiş

🇰🇷 길들여지지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مروض

🇨🇿 nezkrocený

🇸🇰 nezkrotný

🇨🇳 未驯服

🇸🇮 neukročen

🇮🇸 ótemjanlegur

🇰🇿 бағынбаған

🇬🇪 მოუწავლელი

🇦🇿 ram edilməmiş

🇲🇽 salvaje

Etymology

The word 'untamed' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'tamed' meaning 'domesticated'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, used to describe things or beings that were not controlled or constrained by human influence. The concept of being untamed has often been associated with the idea of wildness and freedom, symbolizing a lack of restrictions or limitations. Over time, 'untamed' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including unruliness, natural beauty, and unrestrained behavior.

See also: tame, tameable, tamed, untamable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,831, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.