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

One thing that would remain is the BNA three-letter designation, which would be unaffected by an official name change. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Like its middle-aged protagonist, the movie is straightforward and unaffected, and compellingly so. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Start moving some profits somewhere unaffected by the ups and downs of your business. — Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Salzburg are prepared to lose their top talents — but do their best to ensure the first team remains unaffected. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 8 Sep. 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