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
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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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2024
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Expect a remodel of The Churchill Downs and Louisville Slugger stores in the coming months.
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Australia continued to trade in goods that were unaffected by the bans, such as iron ore, while seeking to reopen export markets with China in the industries that were affected.
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Liability under the German Product Liability Act remains unaffected.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2024
Eateries on the east side of the pre-security terminal, including Starbucks and KFC, are unaffected by the construction.
Expect a remodel of The Churchill Downs and Louisville Slugger stores in the coming months.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 19 Jan. 2024
Australia continued to trade in goods that were unaffected by the bans, such as iron ore, while seeking to reopen export markets with China in the industries that were affected.
—Anthea Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2023
Liability under the German Product Liability Act remains unaffected.
—Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Mar. 2023
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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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