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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There were initial reports in Japanese media that at least two nuclear power plants in the northeast region under a tsunami warning on Monday were thus far unaffected by the earthquake.
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CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The original Hooley’s location at 2955 Jamacha Road in El Cajon is unaffected by the closure of its Grossmont restaurant.
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Some flights to the Middle East have been rerouted, and service to select destinations in or near the conflict zone has been curtailed, but domestic flights and those to popular international tourist destinations in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Oceania are largely unaffected.
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That conviction is unaffected by the Supreme Court action.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The original Hooley’s location at 2955 Jamacha Road in El Cajon is unaffected by the closure of its Grossmont restaurant.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Some flights to the Middle East have been rerouted, and service to select destinations in or near the conflict zone has been curtailed, but domestic flights and those to popular international tourist destinations in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Oceania are largely unaffected.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
That conviction is unaffected by the Supreme Court action.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 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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