1
: of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
feral teeth
feral instincts
2
a
: not domesticated or cultivated : wild
feral animals
b
: having escaped from domestication and become wild
feral cats
feral
noun
Examples of feral in a Sentence
They led a feral existence.
animal experts discourage homeowners from trying to adopt feral animals as pets
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The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Orland Park plans to increase fines for many offenses and add regulations on feral cat colonies and loud noise, Village Board members said Monday.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The notion of Kori as a feral creature to be tamed is also sure to rub some the wrong way.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The sequel throws the bride, Grace, played with feral ferocity by Samara Weaving into another, even more twisted game.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for feral
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“Feral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feral. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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