Synonyms of untouchednext
1
: not subjected to touching : not handled
The piano sat untouched for years.
2
: not described or dealt with
The biography leaves untouched a few important events.
3
a
: not tasted
left his food untouched
b
: being in the first or a primeval state or condition
an untouched wilderness
4
: not influenced : unaffected
was untouched [=unmoved] by their pleas for help

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.
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Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched. Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 But for the most part, the script has remained untouched, which speaks to just how timeless this story is and how iconic these characters are. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 But iPhones—which drive half the company’s annual revenue—were left untouched. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 Construction is expected to begin in October for the new media center, with the gym untouched until after basketball season. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untouched

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 1 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

untouched

adjective
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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