UN AFFECTED Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

unaffected

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd

Definition of unaffected

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 Hundreds more cameras could be left operating and unaffected throughout the four-county region. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 The rest of Nepal, from popular trekking areas like Everest and Annapurna, and cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, remains unaffected and open to visitors. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Similar Toyota and Lexus models have a combination meter with different software, leaving them unaffected, USA TODAY previously reported. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026 Routes flying to Thailand and Azerbaijan, as well as multiple destinations in both Russia and China, remained unaffected. — Yash Roy, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaffected

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The team also needed to confirm that the unusual structures were genuine electron behavior rather than artifacts created by the microscope.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Alan Wake 2 was a genuine work of art and an incredible game to experience, having just published my first book.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 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

Showrunner Felicia Pride brought the concept to the streaming service with a goal to modernize the look and feel of the show while staying true to much of the feeling from the original.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
As much as there’s little room for nuance in the interval of frenzied overreaction that is Week 1 of the NFL season, two seemingly contradictory statements can be true at the exact same time.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

When the most senior people in the room ask the naive question first, everyone else gets permission to keep growing in public.

— Brittany Murrey, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Turns out the two had a rather close bond, as Elia was very politically savvy compared to the naïve Rhaegar.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of naive

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