untouched
untouched — adjective
1. Something that is untouched has stayed exactly the same as before, without being
Something that is untouched has stayed exactly the same as before, without being damaged, changed, or made worse by anyone or anything.
Tamar walked into her childhood bedroom and found it untouched, with the same posters on the walls.
The ancient temple remained untouched by the earthquake, while many modern buildings collapsed.
collocation: remained untouched by + [disaster]
Yuna keeps her collection of rare stamps untouched inside a sealed box.
Much of the island's coastline is still untouched by tourism, with wild beaches and thick forests.
The original agreement was left untouched, even after hours of negotiation.
文法句型
remain untouched
leave something untouched
stay untouched
用法筆記
Frequently appears with verbs that suggest preservation or stasis, such as remain, stay, keep, and leave. The word emphasizes a state of full preservation rather than partial intactness.
常見錯誤
2. When food or drink is untouched, nobody has eaten or drunk any of it — it remain
When food or drink is untouched, nobody has eaten or drunk any of it — it remains exactly as it was when served.
Caio pushed his plate aside with most of the meal untouched.
collocation: meal untouched
The waiter noticed that Élise's dessert was untouched and asked if she wanted it packed.
A plate of untouched sandwiches sat on the table long after the guests had left.
Devika took one bite and then left the rest of her breakfast untouched.
- uneaten
more direct; focuses on the act of not eating rather than the undisturbed state
- unconsumed
very formal; rarely used in everyday speech
文法句型
[food/drink] + be + untouched
[quantifier] + of + [food] + untouched
用法筆記
Typically used of food or drink that has been served to someone but not consumed. Unlike 'uneaten', which simply states that no eating happened, 'untouched' implies the food has not been in any way disturbed.
常見錯誤
3. If a person is untouched by an experience or event, their feelings, opinions, or
If a person is untouched by an experience or event, their feelings, opinions, or behaviour stay the same — that thing has no power to change them.
Mert seemed untouched by the criticism and continued with his plan as if nothing had happened.
pattern: untouched by + [criticism/negativity]
Nadia listened to the sad story but remained untouched, her face showing no emotion at all.
The children's laughter was untouched by the worries of the adults around them.
Liam was untouched by the pressure of the exam and answered every question calmly.
The charity's work has remained untouched by the political changes in the region.
- unaffected
more common and less literary; works in the same pattern
- unmoved
suggests an emotional rather than a behavioural lack of change
- indifferent
implies a deliberate lack of concern; slightly negative connotation
文法句型
untouched by + something
remain untouched by
用法筆記
The thing that does not affect someone usually follows the preposition by. The word often pairs with seem, appear, or remain to suggest that lack of effect was noteworthy or unexpected.
常見錯誤
4. An object that is untouched has not been held, moved, or brought into contact wi
An object that is untouched has not been held, moved, or brought into contact with anyone's hands or body.
The crime scene was left untouched until the police investigation team arrived.
common context: crime scene left untouched
Nkechi told the movers to keep the box marked fragile completely untouched.
The museum display has sensors that go off if anything is handled, so the objects stay untouched.
Christopher examined the package to check if it had been opened, but the seal was untouched.
Théo asked the guide to leave the ancient tools untouched for scientists to study later.
- unhandled
very rare; mostly used in technical or formal writing
- undisturbed
broader; suggests nothing has been moved or interfered with
- unopened
specific to containers; implies seals or fastenings are still intact
文法句型
leave something untouched
remain untouched
用法筆記
Common in contexts involving evidence, crime scenes, museum collections, and sealed packaging. Frequently appears in passive constructions with leave.