UNAFFECTED 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 Yet Webb, seemingly unaffected, keeps taking the mound and giving the Giants a chance. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Neutrinos are notoriously unaffected by normal matter—most pass right through it. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026 Similar Toyota and Lexus models have a combination meter with different software, leaving them unaffected. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 But millions of pounds unrefrigerated food, mostly meat and seafood, remain in the western freezer, which was unaffected by the blaze. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaffected

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In the artists who are asking that people leave their phones at home or in their pockets at concerts, in the genuine concern over whether younger generations are going to be able to read like older generations.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
No government has publicly disclosed how many were judged genuine.

— Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

Attracting and training game officials, to be honest, isn’t the job of the CIF office but of the various regional officials associations that assign them.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Set in 2009, the film follows two TV reporters forced into a dirty election campaign for a pro-Russian candidate who struggle to stay honest with their work and the people.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Waist circumference is one simple way to estimate visceral fat.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
From a straightforward season-long points race to giving the points leader a cushion on the leaderboard, and now the simple format of awarding the FedEx Cup to the winner of the Tour Championship, the postseason has long needed a boost.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

But the truer thread running through his music was as much about urgency as death.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Among those in the record crowd was former Orlando Magic star Grant Hill, whose daughter Lael is a true freshman defender from Windermere for the Gators and a product of Lake Highland Prep.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of true

Adjective

Only the most naïve of lawmakers believe there won’t be consequences to taxpayers that will lead to their constituents paying more taxes.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Unauthorized sequels reveal the extremes of why people make movies in the first place, from purely cynical money grabs to pure — even naive — devotion to characters and their world.

— Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of naive

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