unaffected
adjective
un·af·fect·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd 
1
: not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2
: free from affectation : genuine
unaffectedly
adverb
unaffectedness
noun
Examples of unaffected in a Sentence
They shortened the book when they made the movie, but the basic story remained unaffected.
He has a friendly and unaffected manner.
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The tariffs issued on steel, aluminum and automobiles are unaffected by the ruling.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But in return, the Spring Hill lawyer gets booted from the Bar for at least five years and any civil or criminal matters associated with the Bar cases remain unaffected.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Most notably, his sector-specific levies on steel and aluminum remain unaffected by the appeals court's ruling.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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unaffected
adjective
un·af·fect·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd
1
: not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2
: free from false behavior intended to impress others : genuine
unaffectedly
adverb
unaffectedness
noun
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