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
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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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Jason Morris, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The track was unaffected by the fires and the air quality was well within the range for safe racing.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The research identified the need for advances in hydrogen storage systems and fuel cells to ensure payload capacities remain unaffected.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
While her Brentwood home was unaffected by the L.A. fires that began on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the movie star and Goop recently pledged $2 million towards fire relief.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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