English Reference
Adjective

undisturbed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌəndɪˈstɝbd/ UK /ʌndɪstˈɜːbd/ undis·turbed

adj.not touched or moved by anyone. You use this to describe a place or thing that is left alone and in its natural state.

adj.not touched, moved, or interfered with. Often used to describe a state of peace or a natural environment that has not been altered by human activity.


SIMPLE

The forest remained undisturbed for centuries.

CONTEXTUAL

The archaeologists found the ancient site in an undisturbed state, preserving the original layout of the ruins.

COMPLEX

The researchers observed the undisturbed behavior of the birds, noting how they reacted to the presence of the team without showing any signs of stress.

The scene is lit by an unbroken sun, her blond bob is undisturbed by any breeze, a lush fern sets off her popping pink dress.

The Guardian· 14 Aug 2026

The Busquets remained untouched thanks to the fortuitous decision to build Menorca’s modern harbor on the other side of the island, leaving the Cove of Mysteries largely undisturbed.

Smithsonian Magazine· 9 Jul 2026

From un- + disturbed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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