as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
didn't tell him the sad news until after the test, so he would remain undisturbed
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Recent Examples of undisturbed
Simmer, covered and undisturbed, until chicken easily pulls away from bone and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers at least 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
The medieval image of rape—as the act of a violent stranger upon a chaste victim who goes straight to the authorities—persisted undisturbed in American courts through the nineteen-sixties.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Because very few organisms survive in the brine pools, the sediment layers have remained undisturbed and have preserved an archive of past climate changes and geological events.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Leave it undisturbed: Constant flipping or moving can cause moisture loss.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
The medieval image of rape—as the act of a violent stranger upon a chaste victim who goes straight to the authorities—persisted undisturbed in American courts through the nineteen-sixties.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Because very few organisms survive in the brine pools, the sediment layers have remained undisturbed and have preserved an archive of past climate changes and geological events.
—Christina Shaw, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
Leave it undisturbed: Constant flipping or moving can cause moisture loss.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undisturbed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undisturbed
Adjective
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Both drivers have been relatively calm in the past, but that composure seemed to unravel today.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The one child was screaming and running up and down, and the other child was really calm and quiet.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The show’s tropical backdrop, with its contrasts of serene beauty and underlying tensions, directly informed the use of saturated colors, exotic patterns, and organic textures.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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It’s tucked away in the hills—far above the neon signs of Sunset Boulevard and the ritzy shops of Rodeo Drive—and the outdoor entrance takes you by a serene lake where swans swim by.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nowadays, this tranquil stretch of sand in southwest Koh Samui is lined by tourist accommodations, including the lavish InterContinental Koh Samui Resort.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The collected cans are recycled locally, where they’re traded in for market rate for the scrap aluminum.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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McKay, whose work is known for comfortable, collected environments, instinctively picked up on that direction and ran with it.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Unexpected challenges, such as economic disruptions or global crises, require leaders to remain composed and responsive.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 17-year-old, composed and well prepared, rattled off data about the need for youth involvement in civic decision-making.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Undisturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undisturbed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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