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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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
No injuries were reported, and operations at other terminals remained unaffected, Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Outside of health care and social assistance, a sector in which job growth seems to be unaffected by over-all trends, the downturn in hiring extended across large parts of the economy, with fewer than half of all private-sector industries adding jobs last month.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2026 visa cap has already been reached, meaning current sponsorships are unaffected.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
No injuries were reported, and operations at other terminals remained unaffected, Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Outside of health care and social assistance, a sector in which job growth seems to be unaffected by over-all trends, the downturn in hiring extended across large parts of the economy, with fewer than half of all private-sector industries adding jobs last month.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2026 visa cap has already been reached, meaning current sponsorships are unaffected.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unaffected
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 18 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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