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 main sections of the facility, where Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom has workers, were unaffected, Tasnim said.
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Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s no doubt that with EVs, drivers are unaffected by the volatile swing of global oil markets.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Public transit is unaffected in OKC on Easter Sunday.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Such data could yield a more precise way to measure lightning power unaffected by obscuring clouds.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s no doubt that with EVs, drivers are unaffected by the volatile swing of global oil markets.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Public transit is unaffected in OKC on Easter Sunday.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Such data could yield a more precise way to measure lightning power unaffected by obscuring clouds.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffected
Adjective
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The sterling silver and gold vermeil versions use cubic zirconia, while the 14-karat gold one is made with genuine diamonds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The handles are weighted and ergonomic without being bulky, and the heads are thin enough to actually get under food—like a delicate omelet—which is a genuine problem with thicker silicone spatulas.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the intuitive Moon in your sign, your 1st House of Perception asks for honest self-expression without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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More astute attention to character development, and more honest portrayals of how most of us really live.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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This translates to the Gap cardigan sweater and the Levi’s shorts paired with the flats for a simple, slightly elevated look that feels comfortable.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of all of the arguments against the death penalty, the strongest is that even one conviction of an innocent person is both irreversible and ethically untenable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the criminal justice system has checks that should prevent innocent people from being convicted of crimes, but that doesn’t mean a prosecutor willing to eschew ethics and norms can’t make someone’s life miserable.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Biscuits, waffles, pancakes and eggs — basically, all your breakfast dreams come true — plus classic diner lunches and home-style dinner staples are coming up fast at a James Beard Award semifinalist’s new restaurant in where Plaza Midwood and Plaza Shamrock meet.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s true, said one former counterterrorism official with direct knowledge of the intelligence involved, but there was more to the story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What became their sound, more so than instrumentation, was this naive form of optimism.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Any certainty—my certainty—about most guys being good guys seems naive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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