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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The middle class in Barcelona had remained, for the most part, undisturbed by the First and Second World Wars, and even by the Spanish Civil War. Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026 Working in batches, add 4 of the cabbage wedges and cook, undisturbed, until lightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 The disturbed areas had fewer bottom-dwelling organisms and less diversity compared to nearby undisturbed regions. Leonardo MacElloni, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 Tropical landscaping melds effortlessly with the undisturbed vegetation enveloping the property, while a series of courtyards are tucked throughout the grounds, offering quiet nooks for relaxation. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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