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
Many experts believe that most of the auto sales this year have been of inventory that was imported before the duties, meaning their prices would be unaffected.
—
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
His poll numbers were unaffected by this apparent solicitation of illicit foreign intervention.
—Keith Gessen, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Roads, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, and day hiking trails are unaffected by the fires, although haze and smoke may be visible on some days depending on wind direction.
—AFAR Media, 15 July 2025
Public perception of the chatbot is unlikely to have been unaffected.
—PC Magazine, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unaffected
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
His poll numbers were unaffected by this apparent solicitation of illicit foreign intervention.
—Keith Gessen, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Roads, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, and day hiking trails are unaffected by the fires, although haze and smoke may be visible on some days depending on wind direction.
—AFAR Media, 15 July 2025
Public perception of the chatbot is unlikely to have been unaffected.
—PC Magazine, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unaffected
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaffected
Adjective
-
The most effective solution lies in embracing genuine flexibility.—
Rob Lydic,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
With big sponsors such as Barclays, promoters like Live Nation and even investors like Blackrock, Vanguard and KKR now a target for activists, there’s a genuine fear that the tap could be turned off.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The project intends to empower Californians to engage in honest discussions, according to its mission statement.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Creatively, the book features specific talking points to spark transparent and honest conversations.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The video then hard cuts to Noem jumping out of an ICE vehicle and gunning down an innocent puppy in the street.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
-
On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The recycled leather lanyard adds to its convenience and simple, timeless style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
-
But it was intended to be a simple, three-course meal, the documents showed.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
-
These personal histories are brilliantly distilled in his biopic of Japanese terrorist Satoshi Kirishima, who, as one of the country’s most wanted men, successfully evaded capture for nearly 50 years before revealing his true identity on his deathbed.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The oldest boy of 11 children was determined to succeed, but not naive.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
-
As naive as that may sound in a world where so many self-evident rights and wrongs are being routinely, dishonestly evaluated and reevaluated, the series elevates simple truths in ways that are downright inspirational.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaffected. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share