undisturbed

adjective

un·​dis·​turbed ˌən-di-ˈstərbd How to pronounce undisturbed (audio)
: 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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You’ll be rewarded with a sense of accomplishment upon reaching the summit and also the peace and calm that come with the undisturbed natural surroundings. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 May 2025 Blanding’s turtles thrive in undisturbed freshwater habitats. Megan Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025 And perhaps that is his gift: not to leave us undisturbed, but to leave us changed. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 Grill, uncovered and undisturbed, until charred, about 4 minutes. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 May 2025 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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