untouched
|un/touched|
B2
/ʌnˈtʌtʃt/
unaltered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untouched' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'untouchen,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'touchen' meant 'to touch.'
Historical Evolution
'untouchen' transformed into the modern English word 'untouched.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not touched or handled,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not altered, damaged, or affected in any way.
The ancient ruins remained untouched by modern development.
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Adjective 2
not emotionally affected or moved.
She remained untouched by the tragic news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40