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

Significantly, the quota of PGA Tour cards going to the leading 10 DP World Tour players, not already exempt, will be unaltered under the plans revealed last week.

From BBC

Now when I visit, the bridge remains unaltered and utterly beautiful.”

From Los Angeles Times

They found that the folding of milk proteins was unaltered by the presence of caffeine in these beverages, even in the cappuccino, which contained components extracted from the coffee grounds, such as chlorogenic acid.

From Science Daily

Ever since, fans have clamored for high-definition releases of the unaltered movies.

From New York Times

Sterilized males released by West Valley will outnumber females in the wild by at least 100 to 1 to increase their chances of beating out unaltered males, spokeperson Reisinger said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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