undisturbed

adjective

un·​dis·​turbed ˌən-di-ˈstərbd How to pronounce undisturbed (audio)
Synonyms of undisturbednext
: 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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Turn off oven, and let cookies stand in oven, undisturbed, until dried and set, about 12 hours. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025 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, 1 Dec. 2025 Whynter 92-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Whynter’s whisper-quiet wine refrigerator runs with little vibration, allowing bottles to rest undisturbed on its 12 wire-wooden shelves. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025 Bake in oven, undisturbed, until chicken is deeply browned all over and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°, 25 to 30 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undisturbed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undisturbed was circa 1610

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“Undisturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisturbed. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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