Meaning & Definition of Unmolested in English
English⟶
Unmolested
Not disturbed or interfered with; left in peace.
Pronunciation:
/ˌʌn.məˈlɛs.tɪd/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Not subjected to disturbance or interference.
Example Sentence: The forest was left unmolested by human activity.
Definition: Free from unwanted sexual advances or assault.
Example Sentence: She felt relieved to have traveled alone and unmolested.
Etymology
Origin: From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'molested', the past participle of 'molest' from Latin 'molestare', meaning 'to trouble or annoy'.
Synonyms
untoucheduninterferedunbotheredunharmed
Common Phrases and Expressions
- left unmolested: To be allowed to remain undisturbed or untouched.
Translations
- Spanish: sin molestar
- French: non molesté
- German: unbelästigt
- Russian: не тронутый
Related Words
- molested: Subjected to unwanted or improper interference.
- unbothered: Not worried or disturbed by something.