Tame

usgb/teɪm/
adjective

Not wild or dangerous, either naturally or after training or domestication.

They have a tame rabbit as a pet.
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Often appears as...

  • tame animal
  • tame bird
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Natural vs. Trained

The word 'tame' can refer to an animal's natural demeanor or to changes from training and domestication.

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Despite being naturally wild, the parrot was quite tame.
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Human Interaction

'Tame' animals usually interact well with humans, showing little fear or aggression.

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The zoo had several tame deer that ate from visitors' hands.
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