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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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Though Beatrice and Eugenie will not be entirely unaffected by their parents' scandals, royal experts have painted a bleaker picture for Andrew and Sarah.
—Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Encinitas hamlet has been largely unaffected by a recent push to build more housing.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Kam Patterson is funny here as the one unaffected participant, who curiously studied Gothic Literature!
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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