unaffected

adjective

un·​af·​fect·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
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1
: not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2
: free from affectation : genuine
unaffectedly adverb
unaffectedness noun

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They shortened the book when they made the movie, but the basic story remained unaffected. He has a friendly and unaffected manner.
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The same statement also said that construction and installation at facilities unaffected by the fire would continue as normal and that air quality was being continuously monitored. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 The rest of the facility was unaffected with no other injuries reported, according to hospital officials and witnesses. — Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The change also prompted talk that Beckham could lose his Brylcreem sponsorship, although the styling cream company insisted his contract was unaffected. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney said in a normal emergency, highway workers from an unaffected area can go to one of the others to help out. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaffected

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First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unaffected was circa 1586

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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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unaffected

adjective
un·​af·​fect·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
1
: not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2
: free from false behavior intended to impress others : genuine
unaffectedly adverb
unaffectedness noun
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