untamed
UK: ʌnˈteɪmd | US: ʌnˈteɪmd
adj. not domesticated or controlled; wild or unruly
adj. (of land) not cultivated or developed
The word "untamed" combines the Old English negative prefix un- with tame, reflecting a state of not being domesticated or subdued. The concept of "taming" traces back to Proto-Germanic roots, where it described the process of making animals or land docile or cultivable. Over time, "untamed" evolved to describe anything resisting control, whether wild animals, unruly behavior, or uncultivated land.
The untamed horse refused to wear a saddle.
Her untamed spirit made her resist societal norms.
Explorers ventured into the untamed wilderness.
The garden grew untamed after years of neglect.
His untamed laughter echoed through the room.