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Definition of tameness

tameness

/ˈteɪm.nəs/
tame · ness
Adverb:tamely
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Adjective:tame
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tameness Lexical Profile

tameness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being domesticated, gentle, and unafraid of humans, rather than wild or fierce.

Example

"Decades of selective breeding resulted in a remarkable tameness among the silver foxes."

2

A lack of excitement, boldness, or originality; dullness or insipidity, or submissive compliance.

Example

"Critics complained about the tameness of the film's plot, which avoided taking any creative risks."

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• Rhymes for tameness

• Nearby Words

tambourine
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tamp
tampa

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tameness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tameness
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