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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If a landscape is truly untouched by humans, then natural forces—plants, animals, wind, water, lightning—should be able to account for everything that happens there. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Castro notes that 45% of respondents to Latino Community Foundation polls said they hadn’t been contacted by any candidate or party, which means many potential Hispanic voters remain untouched and uninformed this election cycle. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 The deal leaves untouched the vast majority of Brussels’ $1 billion-a-day trade deficit with Beijing. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Oct. 2026 History and architecture lovers will appreciate that the wood trim and carved detailing remain untouched. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 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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