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
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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Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
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Other counts involving tax evasion remain unaffected.
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Gaurav Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Other counts involving tax evasion remain unaffected.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Though largely unaffected by Thursday's recall announcement, Tesla shares have plummeted 42% in 2025, reflecting newfound pessimism as sales crater around the globe.
—TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 7 Apr. 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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