unaltered

adjective

un·​al·​tered ˌən-ˈȯl-tərd 

1

: in an original state : not changed or altered

unaltered documents

Ancient materials should still be accessible from the surface, and we would expect them to be relatively unaltered by geological processes.

—Christopher P. McKay et al.

2

: not castrated or spayed : intact

If the substance builds up on the fur, a bacterial infection may occur. Unaltered male cats seem most prone to this problem …

—Margaret Reister

Examples of unaltered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet Trump’s policy of appeasement toward Russia — an adversary — remains unaltered. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025

The announcement revealed that the current arrangement between the two parties – set to expire in 2027 – would remain unaltered, but that the new agreement would then immediately begin. —Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

In response to the lawmakers’ letter, a spokesperson for HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration noted that all 988 services currently remain available and unaltered. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 May 2025

Despite the four-point cushion in the league, their approach to this game was unaltered. —Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unaltered

• altered
• faltered