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untamably

|un-tam-a-bly|

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/ʌnˈteɪməbli/

(untamable)

wild and uncontrollable

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
untamablemore untamablemost untamableuntamabilityuntamably
Etymology
Etymology Information

'untamably' originates from English, specifically from the adjective 'untamable', formed by the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') + 'tamable' (from 'tame' + suffix '-able'), with the adverbial suffix '-ly' added to form the adverb.

Historical Evolution

'untamably' developed from Middle English/early modern English patterns: Old English 'tam' (tame) → Middle English 'tame' → adjective formed with 'un-' + '-able' ('untamable') → adverb formed by adding '-ly' ('untamably').

Meaning Changes

Initially it denoted simply 'not able to be tamed'; over time it has come to be used as an adverb meaning 'in a manner that cannot be tamed' or 'uncontrollably'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that cannot be tamed or controlled; uncontrollably or wildly.

The colt reared untamably when the thunder started.

Synonyms

uncontrollablywildlyfiercelyintractablyunmanageably

Antonyms

tamelycontrollablydocilely

Last updated: 2025/10/25 12:19