unaffected

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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

unaffectedness

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noun

un·​af·​fect·​ed·​ness

: the quality or state of being unaffected

Synonyms of unaffected

Adjective

• genuine
• honest
• simple
• innocent
• true
• naive

Examples of unaffected in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney said in a normal emergency, highway workers from an unaffected area can go to one of the others to help out. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The results suggest that local firms (that are unaffected by the Megadeal) in a county that lands a Megadeal go on to patent more than neighboring firms, suggesting an increase in innovation activity for these unaffected firms. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Those unaffected by trauma may also be surprised to hear how the person acted in the moment. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Still, the company has been trying to attract more pro shoppers, a cohort that executives have previously said is largely unaffected by the macroeconomic conditions. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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