undisturbed
adjective
un·dis·turbed
ˌən-di-ˈstərbd 
: not disturbed : not altered or interfered with
allowing the dough to rest undisturbed
wanted to read undisturbed for a few hours
a pristine forest undisturbed by humans
: not agitated or troubled
was surprisingly undisturbed by the news
Examples of undisturbed in a Sentence
didn't tell him the sad news until after the test, so he would remain undisturbed
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Homeowners should pay attention to corners, furniture, and other undisturbed areas.
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Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Place chicken skin-side down in a single layer in skillet; cook, undisturbed, until skin is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Place chicken skin-side down in a single layer in skillet; cook, undisturbed, until skin is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Undisturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisturbed. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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