feral — existing in a wild or untamed state, especially having returned to the wild after being domesticated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in a wild or untamed state, especially having returned to the wild after being domesticated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈferəl/
Example Sentences
- The professor's feral glare made students afraid to ask questions during his morning lectures.
- After three days of camping without Wi-Fi, Jake displayed increasingly feral behavior.
- The abandoned farm was overrun by feral pigs that had escaped years ago.
feral
ADJECTIVE[/ˈferəl/]
existing in a wild or untamed state, especially having returned to the wild after being domesticated
The feral cat hissed at anyone who came near the alley dumpster.
Feral cat on a barrel, shedding fancy apparel
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'feralis' meaning 'of wild animals' or 'untamed,' derived from 'fera' meaning 'wild beast' or 'wild animal.'
Breakdown
fer- (wild animal) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = feral (relating to wild animals or untamed state)
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📝Examples
“The professor's feral glare made students afraid to ask questions during his morning lectures.”
“After three days of camping without Wi-Fi, Jake displayed increasingly feral behavior.”
“The abandoned farm was overrun by feral pigs that had escaped years ago.”
“My roommate becomes completely feral when someone eats his leftover pizza.”
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