unaffected
adjective
un·af·fect·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd 
1
: not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2
: free from affectation : genuine
unaffectedly
adverb
unaffectedness
noun
Synonyms of unaffected
Examples of unaffected in a Sentence
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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Hank Tester,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
While iPhones remain unaffected for now, industry analysts like Tarun Pathak suggest this move reflects a broader shift in consumer electronics pricing.
—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The still-evolving deal is not expected to cover the president’s adult children, people familiar with the talks told Semafor on Wednesday, even though most of the Trumps’ crypto business is conducted by his sons and, as a result, would likely remain mostly unaffected.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
25 June 2026
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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unaffected
adjective
un·af·fect·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd
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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