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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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
And even as major stock indexes continue to churn higher to near-records, analysts say the gains are increasingly driven by an ever-narrower band of companies, like tech firms, that are largely unaffected by the tariffs.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 July 2025
Such class certifications remain unaffected by last week's Supreme Court decision reining in nationwide injunctions.
—Ted Hesson, USA Today, 2 July 2025
But the economy won’t spiral downward too far, because so much of America’s spending and production is unaffected by tariffs.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 10 Aug. 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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