untamed
|un/tamed|
B2
/ʌnˈteɪmd/
wild and uncontrolled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untamed' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'untamed,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'tamed' meant 'domesticated or controlled.'
Historical Evolution
'untamed' changed from the Middle English word 'untamed' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not domesticated or controlled,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not domesticated or controlled; wild.
The untamed wilderness was both beautiful and dangerous.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35