undisturbed

adjective

un·​dis·​turbed ˌən-di-ˈstərbd How to pronounce undisturbed (audio)
: not disturbed : not altered or interfered with
allowing the dough to rest undisturbed
wanted to read undisturbed for a few hours
a pristine forest undisturbed by humans
: not agitated or troubled
was surprisingly undisturbed by the news

Examples of undisturbed in a Sentence

didn't tell him the sad news until after the test, so he would remain undisturbed
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Cook over medium-high, undisturbed, until skin is golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes (chicken will not be fully cooked). Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 According to Kitten Lady, cats naturally seek such areas where their kittens can remain undisturbed during their crucial first weeks of life. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025 The Supreme Court’s holding in Wong Kim Ark has remained undisturbed for the past 126 years. Rachel E. Rosenbloom / Made By History, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for undisturbed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1610, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undisturbed was circa 1610

Dictionary Entries Near undisturbed

Cite this Entry

“Undisturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisturbed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on undisturbed

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!