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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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Smaller cruise lines that regularly dock in Nice or anchor in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer including Sea Cloud Cruises, Windstar, and Atlas Ocean Voyages remain unaffected.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Canadian international goalkeeper Tom McGill has been unaffected by a change at the top at MK Dons in September.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Nurses rushed to treat the injured in a wing of the hospital unaffected by fire while in another section, the crew witnessed the moment a boy on a gurney was pronounced dead.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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