feral

adjective
UK: /ˈfer.əl/
US: /ˈfer.əl/

  1. Relating to or resembling a wild animal, especially after escaping from captivity or domestication.

    1. The dog was feral and wouldn't come near us.
    2. After years alone, the cat became completely feral and avoided human contact.

  2. In a wild, untamed, or uncontrolled state, often suggesting a loss of domesticity or civility.

    1. The garden was feral after we left for a month.
    2. The crowd became feral during the rock concert, jumping and screaming.

Synonyms

wild untamed uncivilized savage
feral noun

  1. An animal that has escaped from domestication and become wild.

    1. That feral is living in our garden now.
    2. The rescue group focused on trapping and neutering feral cats in the neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "feral" in English means: Relating to or resembling a wild animal, especially after escaping from captivity or domestication., In a wild, untamed, or uncontrolled state, often suggesting a loss of domesticity or civility..

The phonetic transcription of "feral" is /ˈfer.əl/ in British English and /ˈfer.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "feral": wild, untamed, uncivilized, savage.

Example usage of "feral": "The dog was feral and wouldn't come near us.". More examples on the page.