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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Tucked away on the undisturbed coast of Playa Esmeralda, the charming region features secluded beaches, mangroves, and waterfalls against a tropical forest background. Ashley Davis, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024 These plants and animals don’t typically tolerate much in the way of human impact but are still found in undisturbed areas of the state. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024 Cars, especially when parked or left unused for long periods, provide the darkness and undisturbed areas spiders thrive in. Insects as food: Cars can attract small insects, which spiders prey on. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Sep. 2024 Our testers said the mattress excels in motion isolation, allowing for undisturbed sleep even with movement from a partner or pet. Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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