untouched — Not affected, changed, or damaged by something; remaining in an original or natural state.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not affected, changed, or damaged by something; remaining in an original or natural state.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈtʌtʃt/
Korean meaning: 손대지 않은, 영향받지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언-터치트 (강세: 터)
Example Sentences
- My roommate's vegetables in the fridge have been untouched for three weeks - I think they're planning to evolve into a new species.
- The pristine forest remained untouched by human development.
- His savings account has been untouched since he discovered online shopping.
untouched
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈtʌtʃt//
Not affected, changed, or damaged by something; remaining in an original or natural state.
Not affected, changed, or damaged by something; remaining in an original or natural state.
While treasures were clutched and explorers crutched, this chest stayed untouched!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'untouched,' combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'touched' (past participle of 'touch' from Old French 'touchier').
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My roommate's vegetables in the fridge have been untouched for three weeks - I think they're planning to evolve into a new species.”
“The pristine forest remained untouched by human development.”
“His savings account has been untouched since he discovered online shopping.”
“The archaeological site was found completely untouched after centuries.”
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