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

Weed-and-feed products do a good job of controlling many broadleaf weeds but leave most grassy- and sedge-type weeds unaffected. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026

Oklahoma ratepayers’ energy bills would be unaffected by new data centers under a bill advancing through the House. —Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Mar. 2026

While geopolitical conflict can whip up uncertainty, investors remain focused on market fundamentals that are largely unaffected so far. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026

In a short-term scenario, crude oil can simply be stored on land in Middle Eastern producing countries, delaying deliveries but leaving the cumulative global supply unaffected—a workaround if Iran’s threats of shutting down the strait stretch come to fruition. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 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