unaffected

adjective

un·​af·​fect·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaffected was circa 1586

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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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unaffected

adjective
un·​af·​fect·​ed ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd How to pronounce unaffected (audio)
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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