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View usage for: (ʌntʌtʃt) 1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb]Something that is untouched by something else is not affected by it. Few areas of life remain untouched by technology. [+ by] Vested interests were left untouched. 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb]If something is untouched, it is not damaged in any way, although it has been in a situation where it could easily have been damaged. Amongst the rubble, there was one building that remained untouched. Some banknotes were taken but credit cards left untouched. Synonyms: unharmed, intact, unscathed, undamaged More Synonyms of untouched 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun, verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb]An untouched area or place is thought to be beautiful because it is still in its original state and has not been changed or damaged in any way. Ducie is one of the world's last untouched islands, nearly 5,000km from Australia. ...a relatively untouched cottage within only an hour or so's drive of London. Synonyms: unspoilt, pristine, virgin, natural More Synonyms of untouched 4. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb, ADJECTIVE noun]If food or drink is untouched, none of it has been eaten or drunk. The coffee was untouched, the toast had cooled. He murmured something, then, food left untouched, went into the sitting-room. Synonyms: unconsumed, uneaten, undrunk, surplus More Synonyms of untouched More Synonyms of untouched untouched in British English (ʌnˈtʌtʃt) adjective1. not used, handled, touched, etc 3. (postpositive) emotionally unmoved 4. not changed, modified, or affected 5. (of food or drink) left without being consumed 6. not mentioned or referred to he left the subject untouched Examples of 'untouched' in a sentenceuntouched It would leave the motorway untouched.This part of the island is relatively untouched.Only one room was left relatively untouched.It is unusual in that it is relatively untouched.The soaring mountain range kept them and the area hidden and untouched for more than six centuries.The glitter pens lie untouched in the drawer.We are surprised and frankly angered that we have to keep the area untouched while we are waiting for them so long.Yet the one area untouched was the music's heart.To be honest, this seems a world almost entirely untouched by sophistication or cool.Beauty is one area untouched by the downturn because women see treatments as a pick-me-up in tough times.THE credit crunch has left no one in the car world untouched.Where the snow still lies deep and untouched by human foot, one can often see very clear animal tracks. Food sat untouched on desks.Peru has some of the most untouched areas of the rainforest, so you will get the chance to see the jungle at its best.Most of the food is untouched, with whole chickens, ready meals and cakes thrown away.It's one of the island's longest beaches at three miles but relatively untouched by tourists.Does this leave Wales untouched?The area is so untouched by modernity, you feel as if you could be in the Bible.The new Hammers manager has made changes on the training ground - but one area left untouched is the food.Venice, for better or worse, remains relatively untouched by modern convenience and has a pace of life all of her own.Unsurprisingly, the technology sector was the first and worst hit, but the impact of the internet is leaving few areas untouched.But these leave us untouched, since the characters fail to engage with each other, or have any convincing relationship with themselves.A member of staff came to clear away the untouched food, but we stayed for an hour and fed him, piece by piece. In other languagesuntouched British English: untouched ADJECTIVE Something that is untouched by something else is not affected by it. Foreign airlines remain untouched by the deregulation that has swept the country. - American English: untouched
- Brazilian Portuguese: ileso
- Chinese: 不受影响的
- European Spanish: indemne
- French: non affectéN
- German: unberührt
- Italian: non toccato
- Japanese: 影響されていない
- Korean: 영향을 받지 않은
- European Portuguese: ileso
- Latin American Spanish: indemne
Definition not injured or harmed Amongst the rubble, there was one building that remained untouched. Synonyms undamaged uninjured safe and sound without a scratch Definition emotionally unaffected He was completely untouched by her tears. Synonyms unimpressed unconcerned dry-eyed unstirred Opposites moved , touched , affected , concerned , impressed , stirred , softened Definition not changed, moved, or affected one of the world's last untouched islands Synonyms unspoilt perfectunpolluted Definition (of food or drink) not eaten or consumed The coffee was untouched, the toast had cooled. Synonyms unconsumed uneaten undrunk left over Additional synonymsDefinition showing no concern or interest People have become indifferent to the suffering of others. Synonyms unconcerned, distant, detached, cold, cool, regardless, careless, callous, aloof, unimpressed, unmoved, unsympathetic, impervious, uncaring, uninterested, apathetic, unresponsive, heedless, inattentive, not giving a monkey's (slang) Definition not changed or damaged in any way After the explosion, most of the cargo was left intact. Synonyms undamaged, whole, complete, sound, perfect, entire, virgin, untouched, unscathed, unbroken, flawless, unhurt, faultless, unharmed, uninjured, unimpaired, undefiled, all in one piece, together, scatheless, unviolated Definition genuine or spontaneous Jan's sister was as natural and friendly as the rest of the family. Synonyms unaffected, open, frank, genuine, spontaneous, candid, unpretentious, unsophisticated, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), artless, ingenuous, real, simple, unstudied Additional synonymsDefinition completely new, clean, and pure pristine white shirts Synonyms new, pure, virgin, immaculate, untouched, unspoiled, virginal, unsullied, uncorrupted, undefiledDefinition being in excess Few people have large sums of surplus cash. Synonyms extra, spare, excess, remaining, odd, in excess, left over, unused, superfluousDefinition not influenced or changed She seemed totally unaffected by what she'd heard. Synonyms impervious to, unchanged, untouched, unimpressed, unmoved, unaltered, not influenced, unresponsive to, unstirred Definition unpretentious, natural, or sincere this unaffected, charming couple Synonyms natural, genuine, unpretentious, simple, plain, straightforward, naive, sincere, honest, unassuming, unspoilt, unsophisticated, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), artless, ingenuous, without airs, unstudied Definition not interested in something and not wanting to become involved Synonyms indifferent, cool, distant, detached, oblivious, aloof, unmoved, unsympathetic, uninterested, apathetic, dispassionate, uninvolved, incuriousDefinition not injured in an accident, attack, etc. The lorry driver escaped unhurt, but a pedestrian was injured. Synonyms uninjured, safe, intact, unscathed, unharmed, whole, sound, untouched, in one piece (informal), undamaged, safe and sound, without a scratch, unscarred Definition not harmed or injured He emerged unscathed apart from a severely bruised finger. Synonyms unharmed, unhurt, uninjured, whole, sound, safe, untouched, unmarked, in one piece, unscarred, unscratched Community purchases of unwanted beef create a new beef mountain. Synonyms leftover, surplus, untouched, unused, going begging, uneaten, unconsumed Definition fresh and unused Within 40 years there will be no virgin forest left. Synonyms untouched, immaculate, fresh, new, pure, unused, pristine, flawless, unblemished, unadulterated, unsullied |