Untouched
ʌnˈtʌtʃt
Definitions
2 meaningsNot having been touched, handled, or used.
ʌnˈtʌtʃt
Not having been handled, used, or altered.
The untouched snow crunched under my boots.
💡 Simply: Imagine a perfectly new box of chocolates, still with the wrapper on, and nobody's eaten any. That's untouched!
👶 For kids: Like something that no one has played with or used yet.
More Examples
The museum displayed an untouched Egyptian artifact.
The untouched food remained on the table after everyone left.
How It's Used
"The untouched cake sat on the counter, waiting for the party to start."
"The explorers marveled at the untouched beauty of the remote island."
Not emotionally affected or changed.
ʌnˈtʌtʃt
Not affected or changed.
Despite the criticism, her confidence remained untouched.
💡 Simply: Imagine a person who's always happy even when bad things happen. That's like their spirit is untouched by negativity!
👶 For kids: Like your feelings not being changed by something sad or bad.
More Examples
His idealism was surprisingly untouched by the cynicism of the world.
The core values of the organization remained untouched through the restructuring.
How It's Used
"Her spirit remained untouched by the negativity around her."
"The company's reputation remained untouched during the scandal."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Untouched by human hand
Describes something that is pristine, unspoiled by human activity.
"The untouched wilderness was a sanctuary for wildlife."
From Old English *untācned, literally 'not touched'. Formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the past participle 'touched'.
The word 'untouched' has been used since the 16th century, with a similar meaning to its modern usage. Its use has increased significantly in modern times, especially in the context of environmental discussions and describing food and nature.
Memory tip
Think of a pristine new toy, completely untouched by anyone's hands.