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

The volcanic origin would help explain one of the enduring mysteries of the Black Death, which is why some parts of Europe lost up to 60% of the population while others remained unaffected. —Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025

Out year forecasts were unaffected by Boeing’s short-term issues, Brochet said. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025

So far, the North American rollout of the show seems unaffected by the headlines and social-media discourse happening overseas. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

American has about 480 A320 aircraft, which leaves 140 unaffected by the software issue. —Chase Jordan november 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025

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