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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But the economy won’t spiral downward too far, because so much of America’s spending and production is unaffected by tariffs.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Many experts believe that most of the auto sales this year have been of inventory that was imported before the duties, meaning their prices would be unaffected.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
His poll numbers were unaffected by this apparent solicitation of illicit foreign intervention.
—Keith Gessen, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Roads, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, and day hiking trails are unaffected by the fires, although haze and smoke may be visible on some days depending on wind direction.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Many experts believe that most of the auto sales this year have been of inventory that was imported before the duties, meaning their prices would be unaffected.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
His poll numbers were unaffected by this apparent solicitation of illicit foreign intervention.
—Keith Gessen, New Yorker, 16 July 2025
Roads, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, and day hiking trails are unaffected by the fires, although haze and smoke may be visible on some days depending on wind direction.
—AFAR Media, 15 July 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 29 Jul. 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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