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unmolested

/ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/
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• adjective

1

Left in peace; not disturbed, interfered with, harmed, or harassed.

Example

"The wildlife in the remote nature reserve is able to roam completely unmolested by human activity."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'molest' in modern English almost exclusively denotes sexual assault, 'unmolested' retains the older, broader sense of being left in peace without interference, harassment, or hindrance.

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unmodifiable
unmodified
unmold
unmolested
unmonitored
unmoor
unmoored

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' and 'molested', which derives via Old French from the Latin 'molestare' (to trouble or annoy), from 'molestus' (troublesome).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unmolested. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unmolested
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