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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 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 Hundreds more cameras could be left operating and unaffected throughout the four-county region. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 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
  • Their experiments examined several characteristics associated with genuine antiferroelectric behavior.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Novelty attracts users when access is free or inexpensive; genuine value survives when customers pay more for less friction.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Any honest accounting of mail-in voting should begin with that distinction.
    — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These real stories help create a more honest and relatable view of leadership while showing employees how these opportunities contribute to both personal and professional growth.
    — Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • During the recent session, Soto taught people how to make coils for teardrop designs along with other simple shapes.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The simplest distinction is powered flight versus unpowered glide.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The seemingly sweet and innocent woman from season one has become a brutally violent villain out for revenge.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • When the father takes the kids down to Gowanus, there’s an innocent joy in him.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • In a world where true-crime shows of both the fictional and nonfictional variety run rampant on our screens, that’s probably not a bad corporate strategy.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In Cuba, for instance, the single format is dominant, and very few artists have dared to create a true concept album.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Rounding out their trio is Hazel (Kennedi Reece), a sweet, naive young woman, completely sheltered by her conservative upbringing but determined to follow her Michelle Obama dreams.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Pure-hearted, brave, and a little naive, audiences can’t help but love him.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of naive

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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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