untouched

adjective

un·​touched ˌən-ˈtəcht 

1

: not subjected to touching : not handled

The piano sat untouched for years.

2

: not described or dealt with

The biography leaves untouched a few important events.

3

a

: not tasted

left his food untouched

b

: being in the first or a primeval state or condition

an untouched wilderness

4

: not influenced : unaffected

was untouched [=unmoved] by their pleas for help

Examples of untouched in a Sentence

The piano was untouched for years.

The original agreement remains untouched.

He left his food untouched.

The artist's biographer left a few important events of his life untouched.

Recent Examples on the Web

Reportedly, only $152 was deposited into the crypto wallet, but the money remained untouched and law enforcement failed to gain any information from the attempt that could help in the investigation. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026

Most people let the filter sit untouched for months, even years. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 June 2026

The filing describes the investment as illiquid and suitable only for people who can leave their money untouched for a long time. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 June 2026

Across affected economies, the pivot reflects necessity over choice, with coal's supply chain remaining untouched by the conflict. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for untouched

• clutched
• touched
• retouched

Kids Definition

untouched

adjective

un·​touched ˌən-ˈtəcht 

1

: not touched or handled

2

: not described or dealt with

3

a

: not tasted

b

: being in the first state or condition

an untouched wilderness