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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Sundance is rolling towards us and so far our packaging has been unaffected.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Getty said that vegetation on the property burned but that structures are unaffected and its collections and staff are safe.
More than 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed on Wednesday because of the wildfires.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
Security screening at the entrance was delayed for roughly an hour, but the viewing of former President Jimmy Carter’s casket in the Capitol Rotunda was otherwise unaffected.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
The city's major airports are mostly unaffected, although Hollywood Burbank Airport is warning that there have been some flight impacts from the fire.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Getty said that vegetation on the property burned but that structures are unaffected and its collections and staff are safe.
More than 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed on Wednesday because of the wildfires.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
Security screening at the entrance was delayed for roughly an hour, but the viewing of former President Jimmy Carter’s casket in the Capitol Rotunda was otherwise unaffected.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
The city's major airports are mostly unaffected, although Hollywood Burbank Airport is warning that there have been some flight impacts from the fire.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 20 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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