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

Synonyms of unaffected

• genuine
• honest
• simple
• innocent
• true
• naive

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The higher-speed rail line’s South Florida service is unaffected as all trains serving West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami are running as scheduled. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

In general, the au pair program has been largely unaffected as federal officials have cracked down on other types of visas or immigration pathways, Jordan said. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

The Valhalla’s dihedral doors, thankfully, were unaffected by any of the changes made to the vehicle. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

The presales for the remaining shows are being held on Ticketmaster, and are reported to be unaffected. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unaffected

• disaffected
• disconnected
• disinfected
• interjected
• intersected
• misdirected
• preselected
• recollected
• reconnected
• redirected
• reelected
• resurrected

Kids Definition

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