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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In two undisturbed rainforests in Panama and the Amazon, bird populations declined by more than 50% for the majority of species between 1977 and 2020, and between 2003 and 2022, respectively, according to the study. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025 Cook, undisturbed, until bubbles appear on outer edges of pancakes, about 2 minutes, adjusting heat as needed. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025 Gracie Abrams The clip shows her husband lying on a beach chair, seemingly undisturbed, while the ocean waves lap around his shoulders. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025 Of course, this wonderful technological advancement is unnecessary if visitors simply follow the tenets urged by Costa Rica Tourism: Respect wildlife habitat, leave it undisturbed, and carry it in your heart, not your hands. Laura Dannen Redman, AFAR Media, 16 July 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 29 Aug. 2025.

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