Untouched: meaning, definitions and examples

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untouched

[ ʌnˈtʌtʃt ]

^{Context #1}

in its original state

Not changed, altered, or affected in any way; remaining in its original condition.

Synonyms

unaffected, unaltered, unchanged, undisturbed

Examples of usage

The ancient ruins stood untouched for centuries.
She kept the letter untouched in her drawer.
The beauty of the landscape was left untouched by human hands.
The painting remained untouched by time.
The untouched forest was a sight to behold.

^{Context #2}

not having been handled or used

Not handled, used, or disturbed in any way.

Synonyms

unexplored, untapped, unused, virgin

Examples of usage

The treasure chest lay untouched at the bottom of the sea.
The document remained untouched on the desk.
The cake sat on the counter, untouched by anyone.
The box of toys remained untouched in the attic.
Her untouched book collection was a source of pride.

Translations

Translations of the word "untouched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intocado

🇮🇳 अछूता

🇩🇪 unberührt

🇮🇩 tak tersentuh

🇺🇦 недоторканий

🇵🇱 nietknięty

🇯🇵 手付かず

🇫🇷 intact

🇪🇸 intacto

🇹🇷 dokunulmamış

🇰🇷 손대지 않은

🇸🇦 غير ملموس

🇨🇿 nedotčený

🇸🇰 nedotknutý

🇨🇳 未触及

🇸🇮 nedotaknjen

🇮🇸 óhreyft

🇰🇿 қол тимеген

🇬🇪 შეუხებელი

🇦🇿 toxunulmamış

🇲🇽 intacto

Word origin

The word 'untouched' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'touched' which comes from the Old English 'tocian' meaning 'to handle or manipulate.' Over time, 'untouched' has come to represent something that has not been altered, disturbed, or affected in any way. The word has been commonly used in English language to describe things in their original state or condition.