unaffecting

adjective

un·​af·​fect·​ing ˌən-ə-ˈfek-tiŋ How to pronounce unaffecting (audio)
: not evoking a strong emotional response : not affecting
gives an unaffecting performance in the film

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaffecting was in 1647

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“Unaffecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffecting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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