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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Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the Southwest Chief is run by Amtrak (which gets government funding but operates independently enough to be unaffected by recent government shutdowns).
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The larger portion of the park, which includes the nine-hole golf course, would be unaffected by the pilot program.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Every dancer in that role does it, but with Nadon the moment became so dramatic, while remaining so natural, so utterly unaffected, that time almost stopped.
—Lauren Kane, The New York Review of Books, 7 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 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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