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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unaffected The presales for the remaining shows are being held on Ticketmaster, and are reported to be unaffected. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 That could mean swapping running for an activity that doesn’t aggravate an injured joint, working unaffected muscle groups or doing exercises prescribed by a physical therapist. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026 The Obersalzberg Documentation Center, further down the mountain, is home to the area's main historical exhibition and was unaffected by the fire. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Those stereotypes hurt a female Democratic candidate, while Republican candidates of either gender were unaffected, since Republicans are already seen as tough on security. — Monique Mitchell Turner, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 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
  • The 2012 edition showed us there was genuine appetite for Dracula in audio, and that the epistolary structure of letters and diary entries actually works beautifully when performed by multiple voices.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The organizations that succeed over the next decade will likely have invested in a culture that breeds adaptability through genuine empathy, honest communication and support.
    — Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Keeping a running list of questions that go beyond the scope of what the agent was built to handle functions as an honest product roadmap.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And when side effects feel unbearable, patients deserve honest conversations about their options.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Cutforth found a wide-open Riley with a simple swing pass out to the left, giving the junior running back plenty of space to showcase his speed and beat several Rams defensive backs to find the end zone.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.
    — Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • But the sexy stuff in Wharton’s archive is what inspired Frost to make an Age of Innocence that’s not so innocent after all.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
  • It's actually prevented innocent people from being detained by police.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • The backstory Kromo is the first hotel in Thailand under the Curio Collection by Hilton, a brand known for its independent boutique hotels that stay true to their local identity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Gentile’s feature directorial debut, American Murderer, was a true-crime thriller starring Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, and Jacki Weaver.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Ann gets older, growing up to be played by Lucy Halliday, who exudes the same naïve energy in a more worldly body.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Mischa Glooshkoff, aka Michael Graves, has light brown curls, a wicked grin, and a wiry frame—perfect casting for the grand boulevardier who would lead my naïve young father astray.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of naive

Browse Nearby Words

unaesthetic
unaffected
unaffectedly
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of valorous

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

31 Useful Rhetorical Devices

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
woman sitting on floor holding book in front of her face on pink background
Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz Needless to say, spoiler alert.
See All