Untamed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈteɪmd/

Definitions of untamed

adjective not controlled or constrained

Example Sentences

A1 The untamed wilderness was full of wild animals and plants.

A2 She loved exploring the untamed forests near her home.

B1 The untamed horse galloped freely through the fields.

B2 The untamed river carved a path through the rugged landscape.

C1 The untamed beauty of the mountains took my breath away.

C2 Her untamed spirit could not be tamed by anyone.

Examples of untamed in a Sentence

formal The untamed wilderness was filled with diverse flora and fauna.

informal Her untamed hair flowed freely in the wind.

slang That party was totally untamed, everyone was wild and crazy.

figurative His untamed emotions often led to outbursts of anger.

Grammatical Forms of untamed

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

Origin and Evolution of untamed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'untamed' originated from the Old English word 'untæmed', which was derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'tæman' meaning 'to tame'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'untamed' has retained its original meaning of not being tamed or controlled, but has also come to be used more metaphorically to describe wild or unruly behavior or nature.