Definition

Something that cannot be controlled or trained; wild and free.

Example

The tameless horse ran across the open field without any restraint.

Conversation

Did you see that wild horse over there?

Yeah, it looks so beautiful and tameless!

I can't believe how free it is, just roaming around.

Exactly! It must be hard for anyone to try and tame such a tameless creature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tameless → It is formed from "tame" (from Old English *tamian*, meaning to subdue or domesticate) and the suffix "-less" (meaning without). The word "tameless" means without tameness or not subdued.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without' ('-less') being 'subdued' or 'domesticated' ('tame'). This helps you remember that 'tameless' refers to something that cannot be tamed.

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