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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While basketball free throws were unaffected, jeers worsened baseball pitching, and both cheers and jeers hindered golfers.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Crude markets have largely shrugged off a year of conflict in the Middle East, including Israel’s recent retaliatory strike against Iran, as traders grow increasingly confident that oil shipments from the region will remain unaffected.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
The company has also reassured stakeholders that while the breach’s investigation continues, its business operations and financial stability are expected to remain unaffected.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
For truly unaffected night skies, the best option is to camp at one of the park’s primitive campsites, which are around 2.5 miles from the central office and can only be accessed via hiking or biking.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Crude markets have largely shrugged off a year of conflict in the Middle East, including Israel’s recent retaliatory strike against Iran, as traders grow increasingly confident that oil shipments from the region will remain unaffected.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
The company has also reassured stakeholders that while the breach’s investigation continues, its business operations and financial stability are expected to remain unaffected.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
For truly unaffected night skies, the best option is to camp at one of the park’s primitive campsites, which are around 2.5 miles from the central office and can only be accessed via hiking or biking.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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