undisturbed

adjective

un·​dis·​turbed ˌən-di-ˈstərbd 

: 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

Synonyms

• calm
• collected
• composed
• cool
• coolheaded
• equal
• level
• limpid
• peaceful
• placid
• possessed
• recollected
• sedate
• self-composed
• self-possessed
• serene
• smooth
• together
• tranquil
• unperturbed
• unruffled
• unshaken
• untroubled
• unworried

Examples of undisturbed in a Sentence

didn't tell him the sad news until after the test, so he would remain undisturbed

Recent Examples on the Web

Next to Roser’s home, one neighbor’s house on the right remained completely untouched, with patio lights still intact and furniture undisturbed. —Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025

Add half of the meatballs in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on 1 side, about 2 minutes. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025

Beneath the Arctic tundra lies a biological time capsule of Earth’s past, undisturbed for thousands—sometimes millions—of years. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Allow the glassware to soak, undisturbed, for one to two hours, then wash and dry as usual. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing undisturbed

• leave undisturbed

Rhymes for undisturbed

• curbed
• disturbed
• perturbed
• unperturbed