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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With pump prices remaining stable, demand for fuel has remained unaffected.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Home internet and Wi-Fi will be unaffected, authorities said.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
China has continued to purchase Iranian oil during the conflict, analysts say, still importing well over a million barrels per day last month – drawing down stock from floating storage already in Asia and unaffected by the US naval blockade of Hormuz.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Warming temperatures and extreme weather patterns are expanding the virus’ range, allowing infected rodents to migrate into previously unaffected regions across Argentina.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Home internet and Wi-Fi will be unaffected, authorities said.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
China has continued to purchase Iranian oil during the conflict, analysts say, still importing well over a million barrels per day last month – drawing down stock from floating storage already in Asia and unaffected by the US naval blockade of Hormuz.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Warming temperatures and extreme weather patterns are expanding the virus’ range, allowing infected rodents to migrate into previously unaffected regions across Argentina.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unaffected
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 21 May. 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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