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

• artless
• genuine
• guileless
• honest
• ingenuous
• innocent
• naive
• naïve
• natural
• real
• simple
• sincere
• true
• unpretending
• unpretentious

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies. —Abby Monteil, Them., 25 Apr. 2025

Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected? —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Signal operations are otherwise unaffected, and motorists are reminded to always exercise caution around pedestrians. —Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025

Upon hearing the noise, everyone falls to the ground unconscious, except for Cameron, who is unaffected. —Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unaffected

• disaffected
• disconnected
• disinfected
• interjected
• intersected
• misdirected
• preselected
• recollected
• reconnected
• redirected
• reelected
• resurrected

Kids Definition

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