Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʌtʃt/

Definitions of untouched

adjective not affected or changed in any way; remaining in its original state

Example Sentences

A1 The forest remained untouched by humans for centuries.

A2 The old house looked untouched, as if no one had lived there for years.

B1 The archaeologists discovered a tomb that had remained untouched since ancient times.

B2 The untouched beauty of the landscape took my breath away.

C1 The artist's work was so powerful that it left the audience untouched.

C2 The untouched wilderness of the national park was a sight to behold.

adverb in an untouched manner; without being affected or changed

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was left untouched on the table.

A2 She stood in awe, untouched by the beauty of the sunset.

B1 The ancient ruins remained untouched for centuries until they were discovered.

B2 The delicate flower petals remained untouched by the harsh wind.

C1 The untouched wilderness provided a sense of peace and solitude.

C2 His reputation remained untouched despite the scandalous rumors.

Examples of untouched in a Sentence

formal The archaeological site remained untouched for centuries until it was discovered by a team of researchers.

informal The old mansion at the edge of town has been untouched for years, it's kind of spooky.

slang I can't believe that untouched bag of chips has been sitting there for days!

figurative Her heart had been untouched by the pain of past relationships until she met him.

Grammatical Forms of untouched

past tense

untouched

plural

untouched

comparative

more untouched

superlative

most untouched

present tense

untouched

future tense

will remain untouched

perfect tense

has remained untouched

continuous tense

is remaining untouched

singular

untouched

positive degree

untouched

infinitive

to remain untouched

gerund

remaining untouched

participle

untouched

Origin and Evolution of untouched

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'untouched' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'touched' which comes from Old English 'tocian' meaning 'to come in contact with'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'untouched' has retained its original meaning of 'not having been touched or affected' but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe something that remains pure or pristine.