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
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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The western district, to the west of Tucson, and the city itself are both currently unaffected.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The aged expressions, including Reserve (aged four years in bourbon barrels) and XO Mardi Gras (aged up to five years and then finished in PX sherry casks), appear to be unaffected by the change in style of distillate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Officials said that the affected unit within the building has now been deemed unsafe for occupancy, while the remainder of the building was unaffected.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Access to all other Anthropic models remains unaffected.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The aged expressions, including Reserve (aged four years in bourbon barrels) and XO Mardi Gras (aged up to five years and then finished in PX sherry casks), appear to be unaffected by the change in style of distillate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Officials said that the affected unit within the building has now been deemed unsafe for occupancy, while the remainder of the building was unaffected.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Access to all other Anthropic models remains unaffected.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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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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