unaffected

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
Definition of unaffectednext
as in genuine
free from any intent to deceive or impress others a relaxed and unaffected style of public speaking

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Recent Examples of unaffected The film’s stars — Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio — were not filming that day and reportedly unaffected by the PCP. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 The idea is that airport security operations can remain unaffected by funding lapses and government shutdowns, while still maintaining strict federal oversight and regulations. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 These tides are predicted to be lower than those in June, and the Weather Service estimates that areas not impacted in June can expect to be unaffected over the next week as well. — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The still-evolving deal is not expected to cover the president’s adult children, people familiar with the talks told Semafor on Wednesday, even though most of the Trumps’ crypto business is conducted by his sons and, as a result, would likely remain mostly unaffected. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaffected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffected
  1. genuine
  2. honest
  3. simple
  4. innocent
  5. true
  6. naive
Adjective
  • Whether this episode develops into a genuine challenge for the presidency remains to be seen.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • America’s iconic third spaces—bars, restaurants, official and de facto fan zones—have been a circus of joy, noise and genuine human connection.
    — Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home and ambition may need a more honest handoff.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Effective communication should be honest, consistent, and rooted in core values, acknowledging that many boycotts occur invisibly through personal networks, not just public channels.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • One solution would be a relatively simple expansion of the southern end of the Stadium of Light to mirror the height of the west and north.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Food safety experts say a few simple habits can make a difference.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Petticrew broke out stateside by playing IRA activist Dolours Price, a woman whose understandable aggrievement led her to harm innocent civilians as well as herself.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 27 July 2026
  • Killing children and other innocent Palestinians, then stealing land under a false prophecy is not defending Israel.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • As is true for many other industries in China, intense competition at home is driving companies to expand globally.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • While the event offered charitable benefits, Rocket Companies' true commitment is a $500 million, 10-year philanthropic initiative.
    — Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • If Keegan’s Newcastle could be naive and beautiful as well as destructive, Howe built a team of hard-running swarmers who, at their best, would do anything in their power to win.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • In that climate, long-term loyalty to a single company can feel naive, even counter to one’s own interests.
    — Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of naive

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