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
Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.
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Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Signal operations are otherwise unaffected, and motorists are reminded to always exercise caution around pedestrians.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Upon hearing the noise, everyone falls to the ground unconscious, except for Cameron, who is unaffected.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025
Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Signal operations are otherwise unaffected, and motorists are reminded to always exercise caution around pedestrians.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Upon hearing the noise, everyone falls to the ground unconscious, except for Cameron, who is unaffected.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffected
Adjective
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Section meetings are open to members, guests and anyone with a genuine interest in UFOs/UAPs.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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For all the offseason acquisitions meant to bolster the rotation, starting pitching has become a genuine concern for Los Angeles.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Log in Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Comforting touch should be honest and clear – not ambiguous, not tentative and never assumed.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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These rapid deportations mean some innocent people are being denied the chance to clear their name in a U.S. courtroom.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Seeing innocent people arrested for exercising their civil rights, sparked his desire to pursue a career in law.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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While rectal cancers can be detected with a simple MRI scan, other cancer types are more difficult.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Travel can be a quiet retreat, a getaway from life’s monotony, and a simple return to self.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
Heidi Bullock,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Johnny King Buck In 2006, Wisconsin deer hunter Johnny King shot what some folks believe is the true world-record typical whitetail.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be naive and offer $500 for a premium domain name.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But that naive, first-generation Polish-American girl soon became a force to be reckoned with.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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