unaltered

[uhn-awl-terd]

adjective

1. not altered, changed, or modified.

   We approved the unaltered designs.

2. (of an animal) not neutered.

unaltered

/ ʌnˈɔːltəd /

adjective

1. not altered; unchanged

Word History and Origins

Origin of unaltered¹

First recorded in 1545–55; un- ¹ + alter + -ed ²

Example Sentences

A control group experienced the same setup but viewed their unaltered adult faces.

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Used in that sense, the word began to circulate in French—and then, unaltered, in both German and English—in the second half of the 19th century.

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Her decision was supported by her husband's cousin, Queen Elizabeth - who decided that Prince Edward's position in the line of succession would remain unaltered.

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The problem was that under EU law, "natural mineral water" – which sells at a huge premium over tap water – is supposed to be unaltered between the underground source and the bottle.

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When asked about the changes, House Speaker Mike Johnson said: "We wanted them to pass it unaltered like we did."

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Related Words

• impassive 
• impervious 
• unconcerned 
• unimpressed 
• unruffled 
• untouched