untouched

adjective

un·​touched ˌən-ˈtəcht How to pronounce untouched (audio)
1
: not subjected to touching : not handled
2
: not described or dealt with
3
a
: not tasted
b
: being in the first or a primeval state or condition
an untouched wilderness
4
: not influenced : unaffected

Examples of untouched in a Sentence

The piano was untouched for years. The original agreement remains untouched. He left his food untouched. The artist's biographer left a few important events of his life untouched.
Recent Examples on the Web Left untouched, the statutes could pop up decades later, like an Arizona law from 1864 did this year. Bram Sable-Smith | Kff Health News, ABC News, 6 June 2024 Over the years, the upstairs at Graceland has taken on a mythical aura, with rumors that his suite remains untouched, just as the King left it. Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 The refreshed ultra-luxury bruiser has been treated to a rather drastic facelift, but its V-12 remains, thankfully, untouched. Rolls-Royce’s first SUV has been the marque’s most popular model since making its debut in 2019 and helped the brand break multiple sales records as recently as last year. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 The 91-year-old’s car sits untouched in the driveway. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for untouched 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of untouched was in the 14th century

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“Untouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untouched. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

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untouched

adjective
un·​touched ˌən-ˈtəcht How to pronounce untouched (audio)
1
: not touched or handled
2
: not described or dealt with
3
a
: not tasted
b
: being in the first state or condition
an untouched wilderness

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