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untouched
untouched /ˌʌnˈtʌtʃt◂/ adjective
 Word Family: adjective: touched, untouched, touching, touchy, untouchable; noun: touch, untouchable; verb: touch; adverb: touchingly
1. not changed, damaged, or affected in any way
    untouched by
    an island that has been untouched by time
2. not touched, moved, or eaten:
    Several papers lay untouched on the desk.
     
THESAURUS
    natural existing in nature and not caused, made, or controlled by people: a natural lake | natural light | the earth's natural resources | We only use natural ingredients in our products. | his natural hair colour
    wild used about flowers, plants, and animals that are not controlled by people. Also used about areas of land where there are no humans: We found some wild strawberries. | wild horses | wild open spaces
    pure used about food, drink, or materials that have not had anything added to them: pure orange juice | pure new wool
    organic used about fruit, vegetables, meat etc produced without using chemicals: organic carrots | organic milk | organic beauty products
    unspoiled (also unspoilt British English) a place that is unspoiled is still beautiful because no one has built roads or buildings on it: It was a pleasant unspoilt village. | The countryside is remarkably unspoiled.
    untouched [not before noun] a place that is untouched has not been affected by human activity: There are few forested areas of the world that remain untouched by humans.
    virgin [only before noun] virgin forest or land is still in its natural state and has not been spoiled or changed in any way by humans: Large areas of virgin rainforest will be protected from destruction. | He bought 14,000 acres of virgin land in Ontario.