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
Recent Examples on the Web Cook, undisturbed, until mixture reaches 230°F to 240°F (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 May 2024 The state has been assured by the department that its plans will leave the Preakness at Pimlico undisturbed next year and beyond. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for undisturbed 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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