untouched

[uhn-tuhcht]

adjective

1. not touched touch or handled, as material.

2. not explored or visited.

   untouched lands.

3. not eaten or drunk.

4. remaining in a pristine state; unchanged.

   an untouched innocent; an untouched world.

5. not injured or hurt; undamaged.

   untouched by the exploding bombs.

6. not affected or altered.

   She was untouched by the life around her.

7. emotionally unmoved; indifferent.

   She was left untouched by the music.

8. not mentioned or described, as in conversation or a book.

   an untouched subject.

untouched

/ ʌnˈtʌtʃt /

adjective

1. not used, handled, touched, etc

2. not injured or harmed

3. (postpositive) emotionally unmoved

4. not changed, modified, or affected

5. (of food or drink) left without being consumed

6. not mentioned or referred to

   he left the subject untouched

Other Word Forms

• untouchedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of untouched¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; un- ¹, touch, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Roth funds should generally be left untouched for as long as possible.

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It stands steps from the Eaton fire burn scar — untouched, but uninhabitable.

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Because the interaction is gentle and reversible, the sensor highlights the affected region while leaving the cell's repair work untouched.

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Instead, while players from both teams piled up near the line of scrimmage, he spun out to the right and ran untouched into the end zone for a 35-yard, game-winning score.

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Although there were a few opportunities passed up, when Dempsey cantered over from outside the 22m to score untouched, it was deserved.

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Related Words

• flawless 
• intact 
• spotless 
• unaffected 
• unbroken 
• unconcerned 
• undamaged 
• unharmed 
• unimpressed 
• unmoved 
• unscathed