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

Synonyms of undisturbed

• calm
• serene
• peaceful
• tranquil
• collected
• composed

Examples of undisturbed in a Sentence

didn't tell him the sad news until after the test, so he would remain undisturbed

Recent Examples on the Web

One version of this argument asserts that by placing solar panels on old industrial and commercial properties that have limited uses – such as shopping malls and distribution centers – no undisturbed land will be needed for solar power. —Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026

Place beef in Dutch oven in a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on 2 sides, 5 to 6 minutes per side. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026

Unplowed land on the balks offered undisturbed spaces for fungi to spread underground networks that fed nutrients to plants. —Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026

Allow the mixture to sit, undisturbed, for five to 10 minutes. —Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing undisturbed

• leave undisturbed

Rhymes for undisturbed

• curbed
• disturbed
• perturbed
• unperturbed