unaffected

adjective

un·​af·​fect·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
1
: not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2
: free from affectation : genuine
unaffectedly adverb
unaffectedness noun

Example Sentences

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 Rogoff said friends and colleagues unaffected by the latest bank collapse have shared their worry of what could happen next — not dissimilar to some of the feelings from 2008. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2023 Some of them spawn near the mouth of the Little Colorado River, where they would be unaffected by cold-water dam releases. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2023 About 70% of personal income taxes arrive year-round via payroll withholding and will be unaffected by a deadline change. Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2023 Typically, they were mounted on gimbals, where they would be unaffected by rough seas and changing temperatures. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2023 Starbucks’s business appears largely unaffected by worker morale and the union fight: The coffee chain’s results have been strong in recent quarters, excluding China, where a Covid outbreak following the end of restrictions dented sales. Josh Eidelson, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2023 Oil began flowing again through the miles of pipeline unaffected by the spill on Dec. 14. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2022 Even in areas unaffected by snow, dangerous cold is expected. Devika Rao, The Week, 21 Dec. 2022 Town departments unaffected by the renovations project include police, fire, public works, library, youth services, WIC and parks and recreation. Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaffected was circa 1586

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Cite this Entry

“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

unaffected

adjective
un·​af·​fect·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
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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