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 could be reassigned to jobs in city departments that are unaffected by the budget crisis.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Cameron seems to be the only human unaffected by the Throng's static.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
However, even as many industries experience a general decline, there were five remote roles pointed out by FlexJobs that appear to be unaffected by the downward trend, and were in the highest demand in Q1 2025.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Cameron seems to be the only human unaffected by the Throng's static.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The most dramatic of these was when he was hit in the face by a plastic bottle thrown by a spectator, staying upright and appearing unaffected.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 13 Apr. 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 23 May. 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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