untouched
adjective
un·touched
ˌən-ˈtəcht 
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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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Like most Delsey Paris luggage, the Margot carry-on comes equipped with lockable zippers, too, offering peace of mind that your belongings will stay safe and untouched.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Maintenance backlogs meant the aircraft could sit untouched for years if left in place.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Ask for a tour of the grounds and a nature walk to see the astounding green spaces, tropical trees, and untouched forest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for untouched
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“Untouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untouched. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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untouched
adjective
un·touched
ˌən-ˈtəcht
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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