untouched

adjective

un·​touched ˌən-ˈtəcht 

1

: not subjected to touching : not handled

2

: not described or dealt with

3

a

: not tasted

b

: being in the first or a primeval state or condition

an untouched wilderness

4

: not influenced : unaffected

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

Wilson got hit hard on the first series as linebacker Zach Cunningham was almost untouched on a third down pass rush. —Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025

To test its efficacy, participants are encouraged to apply the method to one of two similar real-life situations, leaving the other untouched, and observe which yields the more constructive outcome in the following weeks. —Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

At the start, Andy’s hair was a long mop of dark brown, left untouched. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025

Thanks to the area’s remote setting and limited development, these snakes thrive in a largely untouched environment. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025

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