1
as in strained
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
affected laughter at the boss's jokes an affected southern accent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in arrogant
self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance
with her pinkie extended, the four-year-old held her tiny teacup in that affected manner that some women have
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in inclined
having a liking or affection
after years of being well affected toward their grandchildren, they did not want to lose access to them because of a bitter divorce
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
their son claims that scary movies don't affect him in the least
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in concerned
to be the business or affair of
fortunately, hurricane season doesn't affect the West Coast
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in pretended
to present a false appearance of
she affected complete unawareness that we were talking about her, though she must have overheard
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in haunted
to go to or spend time in often
a power couple known to affect all the fancy parties in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of affected
Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
City officials said at least 550 homes in Pasadena are affected by the evacuation orders, which cover large portions of the city’s northern neighborhoods along with most of eastern Altadena and nearly the entirety of Sierra Madre.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Public safety power shutoffs affected nearly 4,200 Southern California Edison customers in Los Angeles County and another 400 in Ventura County, according to the utility.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Lawyers for others affected by the blast did not respond to requests for comment.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
Public safety power shutoffs affected nearly 4,200 Southern California Edison customers in Los Angeles County and another 400 in Ventura County, according to the utility.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Reach out to your waste collection company to see how the service for your address is affected.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
City officials said at least 550 homes in Pasadena are affected by the evacuation orders, which cover large portions of the city’s northern neighborhoods along with most of eastern Altadena and nearly the entirety of Sierra Madre.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Reach out to your waste collection company to see how the service for your address is affected.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
City officials said at least 550 homes in Pasadena are affected by the evacuation orders, which cover large portions of the city’s northern neighborhoods along with most of eastern Altadena and nearly the entirety of Sierra Madre.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In the past, the state's transportation and electricity infrastructure has been severely affected by extreme cold events.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Public safety power shutoffs affected nearly 4,200 Southern California Edison customers in Los Angeles County and another 400 in Ventura County, according to the utility.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Lawyers for others affected by the blast did not respond to requests for comment.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
Public safety power shutoffs affected nearly 4,200 Southern California Edison customers in Los Angeles County and another 400 in Ventura County, according to the utility.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Reach out to your waste collection company to see how the service for your address is affected.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
City officials said at least 550 homes in Pasadena are affected by the evacuation orders, which cover large portions of the city’s northern neighborhoods along with most of eastern Altadena and nearly the entirety of Sierra Madre.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affected
Adjective
-
This includes evaluating how alternate energy sources can supplement strained grids, especially in regions where rapid economic expansion may outpace existing energy infrastructure.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Listen to this article GLENDALE, Ariz. — Austin Slater became the latest Chicago White Sox outfielder slowed by an injury after he was scratched from Monday’s lineup because of a strained left oblique.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
So this kind of parallel can easily be drawn between Iran and other countries, [including those with] an arrogant isolation program, definitely.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
-
One of the targets of his reign of terror is arrogant Judge Stefan Mortensen, played by Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush admitted to the facility after being left partially paralyzed after a stroke.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Where government bureaucrats seem increasingly inclined to simply ignore the law, particularly in the agencies overseen by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
-
When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
For its eighth test flight, Starship carried four mock satellites, mimicking Starlink internet satellites, to practice future payload deployments.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
-
The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour and couldn’t release the mock satellites into space as planned.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
-
James, the proud dad was caught on camera celebrating the win like his own team had won the championship.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Hearing set for plan to remodel La Jolla Shores house A city of San Diego hearing officer will hold a public meeting to consider an application for an 851-square-foot second-story addition to a one-story, 2,694-square-foot house with an attached garage at 1821 Viking Way in La Jolla Shores.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Per the listing held by Ivan Sher of IS Luxury, the owner also has access to two parking spots in the attached garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
To such animals, friendship is utterly unnatural, entirely a product of will.—
Ann Hulbert,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
-
The phrase has been heard more and more this century as states reveal themselves to be less than resilient in the face of natural and unnatural disasters.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Interestingly, men in relationships with women high in grandiose narcissism reported lower satisfaction, as these women heightened their partners’ pressure to appear perfect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
-
Related article How being a ‘gray rock’ can protect you against narcissists Now, a new study has found grandiose narcissists are not only more likely to feel ostracized but are also genuinely excluded more often than those with less egocentric personalities.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Affected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affected. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share