untouched
UK: ʌnˈtʌtʃt | US: ʌnˈtʌtʃt
adj. not touched or handled; remaining in its original state
adj. not affected or altered by external influence
adj. emotionally unmoved or undisturbed
The word "untouched" combines the Old English prefix "un-" (meaning "not") with the verb "touch" (from Old French "tochier," meaning "to make contact"). The suffix "-ed" transforms it into an adjective, indicating a state of not being touched. The term reflects a straightforward negation of physical or metaphorical contact, preserving the core idea of remaining in an original or unaffected condition.
The ancient ruins lay untouched for centuries.
Her remarks left him emotionally untouched.
The wilderness area remains untouched by human development.
The cake was left untouched on the table.
His apology seemed to leave her untouched.