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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With the cloak, heat flowed around the core and returned to its original path, leaving the external temperature pattern largely undisturbed. New Atlas, 29 July 2026 The urge to stir constantly is real, but resist it—the pasta needs a few undisturbed minutes in the skillet to develop that deep golden crust. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Add the lamb patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 7 to 9 minutes. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Business was so slow the first month that their daughter Darsee, then in kindergarten, could sit on the floor for hours playing with beads, undisturbed. Literary Hub, 24 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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