untouched

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht berührt, nicht verändert oder nicht beeinträchtigt wurde; auch im Sinne von unberührter Natur oder Reinheit.

Describes something that has not been handled, affected, or altered.

1. Not handled or usedB1formal

   Not having been touched, handled, or used.

   Unberührt

   • The food on the table remained untouched.
   • He left the documents untouched on his desk.
   • The new car was still untouched in the showroom.

   Synonymepristineunspoiledunusedvirgin

   Antonymehandledtouchedused

2. Unchanged or unaffectedB1formal

   Not altered, damaged, or influenced by something.

   Unberührt

   • The ancient ruins were untouched by time.
   • Her emotions were untouched by his harsh words.
   • The forest remained untouched by human development.

   Synonymeintactpristineunaffectedunalteredunblemishedunchangedundamageduninfluencedunmodifiedunspoiled

   Antonymeaffectedalteredchangeddamagedmodifiedtouched

3. Not discussed or addressedB2formal

   Not mentioned, considered, or dealt with.

   Unbehandelt

   • Several important issues were left untouched in the meeting.
   • The topic of budget cuts remained untouched during the debate.
   • His personal life was untouched in the interview.

   Synonymeignoredneglectedoverlookedunaddressedunconsidered

   Antonymeaddressedconsidered