Untamable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈteɪməbəl/

Definitions of untamable

adjective not capable of being tamed or controlled

Example Sentences

A1 The wild horse was untamable and refused to be ridden.

A2 The untamable lion roared loudly in the jungle.

B1 Her untamable spirit led her to explore new adventures.

B2 The untamable waves crashed against the rocky shore with great force.

C1 The untamable energy of the crowd at the concert was palpable.

C2 His untamable ambition drove him to achieve great success in his career.

Examples of untamable in a Sentence

formal The wild horse was considered untamable by the ranchers.

informal That new student is untamable, always causing trouble in class.

slang Her personality is just untamable, she does whatever she wants.

figurative His untamable spirit led him to explore uncharted territories.

Grammatical Forms of untamable

• past tense: untamed
• plural: untamables
• comparative: more untamable
• superlative: most untamable
• present tense: untames
• future tense: will untame
• perfect tense: have untamed
• continuous tense: is untaming
• singular: untamable
• positive degree: untamable
• infinitive: to untame
• gerund: untaming
• participle: untamed

Origin and Evolution of untamable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'untamable' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tamable' which comes from the Old French word 'tamer' meaning 'to tame'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'untamable' has retained its original meaning of not able to be tamed or controlled since its first known use in the early 17th century. Over time, it has been consistently used to describe wild or unruly animals or people who resist domestication or control.