untouched
Americanadjective
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not explored or visited.
untouched lands.
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not eaten or drunk.
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remaining in a pristine state; unchanged.
an untouched innocent; an untouched world.
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not injured or hurt; undamaged.
untouched by the exploding bombs.
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not affected or altered.
She was untouched by the life around her.
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emotionally unmoved; indifferent.
She was left untouched by the music.
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not mentioned or described, as in conversation or a book.
an untouched subject.
adjective
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not used, handled, touched, etc
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not injured or harmed
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(postpositive) emotionally unmoved
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not changed, modified, or affected
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(of food or drink) left without being consumed
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not mentioned or referred to
he left the subject untouched
Other Word Forms
- untouchedness noun
Etymology
Origin of untouched
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; un- 1, touch, -ed 2
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
All over Los Angeles, musical instruments sit untouched in garages and closets.
From Los Angeles Times
Roth funds should generally be left untouched for as long as possible.
From MarketWatch
It stands steps from the Eaton fire burn scar — untouched, but uninhabitable.
From Los Angeles Times
Because the interaction is gentle and reversible, the sensor highlights the affected region while leaving the cell's repair work untouched.
From Science Daily
Its ratings dominance appears untouched by the negative headlines in recent weeks.
From New York Times
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