as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans
domesticated rats are more tolerable companions than are their undomesticated cousins
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Recent Examples of undomesticated
The dogs that do survive outdoors in Redland later reproduce, which means scores of loose, untrained, undomesticated dogs.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Game Meat Creatine: Exact amount undetermined, but likely similar to red meat
Wild game meat is any meat that is undomesticated instead of farm-raised.12 Venison (deer or elk), bison, rabbit, and wild boar are commonly consumed game meats.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Listen to this article Police are investigating after more than 70 animals — many of them undomesticated — were found dead at a home in Old Saybrook.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
According to the team, the study could contribute to shifting welfare standards for all species of cats, whether they are domesticated or undomesticated, tame or wild.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Fowler was the one left to wrestle undomesticated animals while Perkins looked on from a safe distance.
—Edward M. Eveld, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
California has outlawed the sale of new items made from the fur of undomesticated animals, including mink, rabbit and coyote.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2022
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Game Meat Creatine: Exact amount undetermined, but likely similar to red meat
Wild game meat is any meat that is undomesticated instead of farm-raised.12 Venison (deer or elk), bison, rabbit, and wild boar are commonly consumed game meats.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Listen to this article Police are investigating after more than 70 animals — many of them undomesticated — were found dead at a home in Old Saybrook.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
According to the team, the study could contribute to shifting welfare standards for all species of cats, whether they are domesticated or undomesticated, tame or wild.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Fowler was the one left to wrestle undomesticated animals while Perkins looked on from a safe distance.
—Edward M. Eveld, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
California has outlawed the sale of new items made from the fur of undomesticated animals, including mink, rabbit and coyote.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undomesticated
Adjective
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M-44s are designed to kill coyotes, foxes and feral dogs that sometimes prey on sheep and newborn cattle.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Both are overpopulated with feral and stray animals due to this lack of population management.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Though the Guardians have a share of first place with the White Sox and a three-game cushion over the Athletics in wild-card positioning, the club is about to weather some significant time without José Ramírez or Chase DeLauter.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Rosenthal and other salary cap critics point out that wild spending is no guarantee of success, and many clubs operating on a shoestring, like the Milwaukee Brewers, have found ways to win consistently.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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This experience prioritizes the animals’ wellbeing by focusing on increasing the population, collecting data, and working with experts who have success in re-wilding.—
Jack Tydeman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Undomesticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undomesticated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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