untouched

adjective

Definition of untouchednext
as in unaltered

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Recent Examples of untouched The shortages, reaching even Siberian regions untouched by strikes, have shaken everyday Russians and forced the Kremlin to acknowledge mounting economic strain as the war enters its fifth year. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Analysts who previously spent most of their time assembling data shifted toward reviewing recommendations and investigating higher-value cases that had previously gone untouched. — Valentyn Kropov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Research by Vanguard found nearly 30% of individual retirement accounts had gone untouched in cash for seven years, costing investors significant growth over time. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 July 2026 However, Propco’s renderings show the building as remaining untouched with the exception of a new mural. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for untouched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untouched
  1. unaltered
  2. unspoiled
  3. unharmed
  4. undamaged
  5. unblemished
  6. uncontaminated
  7. unsullied
  8. untainted
Adjective
  • Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Building a safe heated space means relying on clean, unaltered wood.
    — Christopher Kiggins, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of unaltered
Adjective
  • Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Just like the director’s films skip festivals and initially rely on minimalistic marketing, passing on early screenings could be interpreted as another way to ensure audience members go into the film unspoiled.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of unspoiled
Adjective
  • Because the child had no visible bite marks or scratches and appeared to be unharmed, his family did not seek medical care.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • According to the report, Fluffy was unharmed and sustained no injuries during his jaunt beneath the house.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of unharmed
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  • Cameron Knight The iconic water tower in Florence appears to be undamaged and is no longer emitting water.
    — David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
  • Troopers located the gauge inside the residence and determined the radioactive source remained intact and undamaged, according to a news release.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Definition of undamaged
Adjective
  • Even if many of the passes were simple, completing 84 unblemished ones is never a formality.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Definition of unblemished
Adjective
  • The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Definition of uncontaminated
Adjective
  • But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.
    — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Definition of unsullied
Adjective
  • Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
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