adjective
untouched
uhn-TUHCHT
adjective
1
In its original condition; not damaged or altered in any way.
"The tornado tore through the block, but the old church stood untouched."
"Her savings account has remained untouched since she opened it."
2
Not eaten or drunk.
"His dinner sat untouched while he argued on the phone."
3
Not influenced or affected by something.
"Somehow the small town felt untouched by the recession."
How to Use Untouched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeft exactly as it was — nothing has been done to it, used, or affected by it.
Common pairings
remain untouched
left untouched
largely untouched
Word Forms
more untouched comparative, most untouched superlative
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Etymology
Built from un- (\"not\") plus touched, going back to Old English.