: not made less wild or less difficult to control : not tamed
untamed animals
the untamed wilderness
untamed hair
Examples of untamed in a Sentence
a dangerous and untamed land
tried to capture the untamed horse
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Certain ideas — a sweater made of flyaway feathers, a gradient that molted into florals around the collar and dresses with untamed bows — hinted at a greater whimsy lying somewhere below the surface.
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Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
This contrast is echoed in the seamless fusion of natural elements, opulent fabrics, and untamed inspirations, all within a private yet intentionally exposed setting that embodies the multifaceted spirit of the Balmain woman.
—Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
This is a world of untamed wilderness, home to hippos that wade through the reeds, fish eagles that circle overhead and fishermen who paddle their dugout canoes with a cautious eye on the water.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
This wild, untamed region of northern Spain struck a familiar chord, evoking scenes from Vicky Cristina Barcelona—but with a richer, more rugged soul.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
This contrast is echoed in the seamless fusion of natural elements, opulent fabrics, and untamed inspirations, all within a private yet intentionally exposed setting that embodies the multifaceted spirit of the Balmain woman.
—Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
This is a world of untamed wilderness, home to hippos that wade through the reeds, fish eagles that circle overhead and fishermen who paddle their dugout canoes with a cautious eye on the water.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
This wild, untamed region of northern Spain struck a familiar chord, evoking scenes from Vicky Cristina Barcelona—but with a richer, more rugged soul.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Untamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untamed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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