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Definition of untamable

untamable

/ˌʌnˈteɪməbəl/
(UK: untameable)
un · tam · a · ble
Adverb:untamably
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• adjective

1

Impossible to restrain, govern, or suppress, such as a fierce spirit, emotion, or natural force.

Example

"Her untamable curiosity drove her to explore the most remote corners of the continent."

2

Incapable of being domesticated, subdued, or brought under human control, especially of a wild animal.

Example

"The wild stallion proved completely untamable and was eventually released back into the open range."

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• Rhymes for untamable

• Nearby Words

untaken
untalented
untalkative
untamable
untamably
untamed
untangle

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'un-' (not), the verb 'tame' (from Old English 'tam', meaning domesticated), and the suffix '-able'.

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