Unmolested: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmolested
[ ʌnˈmɒlɛstɪd ]
general use
Unmolested refers to something that has not been interfered with, harmed, or disturbed in any way. It can describe a state of being free from unwanted attention or harm. This term is often used in contexts related to privacy, safety, or untouched conditions. It indicates a level of preservation or security from external forces.
Synonyms
unbothered, unharmed, untampered, untouched
Examples of usage
- The ancient ruins remained unmolested for centuries.
- She enjoyed her unmolested solitude in the countryside.
- The wildlife in the protected area remained unmolested by human activity.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmolested" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ileso
🇮🇳 अछूत
🇩🇪 unberührt
🇮🇩 tidak tersentuh
🇺🇦 неушкоджений
🇵🇱 nienaruszony
🇯🇵 無傷の
🇫🇷 intacte
🇪🇸 intacto
🇹🇷 dokunulmamış
🇰🇷 손상되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير معطل
🇨🇿 nepoškozený
🇸🇰 nepoškodený
🇨🇳 未受损的
🇸🇮 nedotaknjen
🇮🇸 ósköddu
🇰🇿 зақымдалмаған
🇬🇪 არაზარალი
🇦🇿 toxunulmamış
🇲🇽 intacto
Etymology
The word 'unmolested' originates from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with the past participle of the verb 'molest', which derives from the Latin 'molestare', meaning 'to disturb or trouble'. The term 'molest' itself has evolved over time, originally meaning to trouble or annoy, and has taken on more serious connotations in modern English, particularly in legal contexts regarding sexual abuse. The use of 'unmolested' in literature dates back to the early 18th century, where it was often employed in discussions regarding property, nature, and personal space, indicating areas that were preserved from interference or damage.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,783, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20780 undisclosed
- 20781 conciliate
- 20782 euthanasia
- 20783 unmolested
- 20784 pursed
- 20785 wiry
- 20786 announcer
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