adj

affected

uh-FEHK-tihd

adj

Changed or influenced by something, often negatively.

"The region’s crops were badly affected by the drought."

"His speech was noticeably affected by the injury to his jaw."

Put on or fake, done for effect rather than being genuine.

"She spoke in an affected accent she thought sounded posh."

"His affected concern didn’t fool anyone."

Emotionally moved or touched by something.

"He seemed genuinely affected by the tribute to his old friend."

How to Use Affected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "changed by something" (neutral or negative), "fake/put-on" (about behaviour), or "emotionally moved."

Common mistake

Don’t confuse with "effected," which means "brought about" or "caused to happen."

Easily confused with

effected →

more affected comparative, affecteds plural, most affected superlative

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The region’s crops were badly _____ by the drought.

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