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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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Despite bird flu having deadly effects on water fowl and poultry, there has been one population in Missouri seemingly unaffected by the virus, Hudman said.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Despite the controversy surrounding their parents, PEOPLE understands that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's titles and position are wholly unaffected.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The movie opens to a very peaceful picture of the red sand, the waters, and the green patches that seem to have been unaffected by the passage of time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 26 Dec. 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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