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
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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According to people close to the industry, JLR has been helped by an ample inventory of JLR vehicles before the incident, meaning car sales were unaffected after production halted.
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Cargo operations throughout have been mostly unaffected.
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While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
Cargo operations throughout have been mostly unaffected.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
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 19 Sep. 2025.
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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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