undisturbed

adjective

un·​dis·​turbed ˌən-di-ˈstərbd How to pronounce undisturbed (audio)
Synonyms of undisturbednext
: 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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The Firkus house was clean and tidy, and the entryway table beside the front door was undisturbed. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown and crisp underneath, about 5 minutes. Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes. Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026 The result also reinforces that Mars is now a planet that is almost frozen in time, with lands that are far more undisturbed than any on Earth. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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