what does feral mean

“Feral” is an adjective that describes something living in a wild state, especially an animal that was once domesticated but has returned to life in the wild. It can also describe behavior that is wild, untamed, or uncontrolled. For example: “feral cats” are domestic cats that now live and hunt outdoors without human care, and a person might be described as having “feral behavior” when they act very savage or uncontrolled. As a noun, you might hear “a feral” to refer to a feral animal (e.g., “a feral”). Synonyms include wild, untamed, and savage; antonyms include domesticated and tame. Note that “feral” often implies a return from domestication to the wild, whereas “wild” can mean never domesticated.