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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Choose a planting spot where the division can remain undisturbed for decades.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high; add 2 pork chops, and cook, undisturbed, until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side (chops will not be fully cooked).
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
With its diverse, largely undisturbed ecosystem, Yellowstone National Park serves as a living laboratory, providing researchers with a unique window into how North American landscapes appeared before the influence of western hunting efforts.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Researchers can now begin to answer some questions about sand tiger sharks while leaving the sharks themselves undisturbed.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high; add 2 pork chops, and cook, undisturbed, until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side (chops will not be fully cooked).
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
With its diverse, largely undisturbed ecosystem, Yellowstone National Park serves as a living laboratory, providing researchers with a unique window into how North American landscapes appeared before the influence of western hunting efforts.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Researchers can now begin to answer some questions about sand tiger sharks while leaving the sharks themselves undisturbed.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undisturbed
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“Undisturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisturbed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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