untamed

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Thân thiện

Wild geese fly in a V-formation across an untamed mountain lake.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Existing in a natural, wild state; not domesticated, cultivated, or controlled by humans: Describes animals, plants, or forces that have not been subdued, trained, or brought under human management. 2. Not restrained or disciplined; characterized by a free, wild, or unruly nature: Can describe a person's behavior, hair, or emotions that are uncontrolled or natural in a wild way.

Usage and Examples

• Describing animals:
  • The island is home to herds of untamed horses.
  • Wolves are considered untamed predators.
• Describing land or nature:
  • They hiked through untamed wilderness.
  • The garden was left untamed, full of wildflowers and weeds.
• Describing abstract qualities or people:
  • Her untamed spirit longed for adventure.
  • He has a head of thick, untamed curls.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "untamed" vs. "wild": While often synonymous, "untamed" specifically emphasizes the , whereas "wild" can simply describe the natural state. An animal born in captivity but not trained could be called "untamed," but "wild" might less accurately imply it was born in nature.
• Figurative use for emotions or energy:
  • The untamed fury of the storm terrified the sailors.
  • She struggled to control her untamed ambition.

Variants and Related Words

• Tame (verb/adjective): The direct antonym. To bring under control or make docile (verb); domesticated or subdued (adjective).
  • It took years to tame the wild stallion.
  • The tiger in the zoo seemed quite tame.
• Untamable (adjective): Incapable of being tamed.
  • Some believe the human desire for freedom is untamable.
• Feral (adjective): Especially used for domesticated animals that have returned to a wild state.
  • The city has a problem with feral cats.

Synonyms

• Wild: Living or growing in nature; not domesticated.
• Undomesticated: Not adapted to life with humans.
• Uncultivated: (For land) Not used for growing crops; left in a natural state.
• Unruly: Difficult to control or discipline (often for people or hair).

Antonyms

• Tame: Domesticated and not dangerous.
• Domesticated: Bred over generations to live with humans.
• Cultivated: (For land) Prepared and used for growing crops.
• Docile: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
   • wild geese
   • edible wild plants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wild