adjective
Uncommon
untouched
uhn-TUHCHT
Untouched (adjective) means In its original condition; not damaged or altered in any way. Example: “The tornado tore through the block, but the old church stood untouched.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more untouched
- Superlative
- most untouched
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The tornado tore through the block, but the old church stood _____.
Etymology
Built from un- (\"not\") plus touched, going back to Old English.
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What does “untouched” mean?
The word “untouched” means in its original condition; not damaged or altered in any way. In plain terms, left exactly as it was — nothing has been done to it, used, or affected by it.
How do you pronounce “untouched”?
“Untouched” is pronounced uhn-TUHCHT (/ʌnˈtʌt͡ʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “untouched” in a sentence?
Here is “untouched” used in a sentence: “The tornado tore through the block, but the old church stood untouched.”
What part of speech is “untouched”?
“Untouched” is an adjective.
Where does the word “untouched” come from?
The word “untouched” comes from Old English. Built from un- (\"not\") plus touched, going back to Old English.
Is “untouched” a common word?
“Untouched” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “untouched” have?
“Untouched” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in its original condition; not damaged or altered in any way.
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