adj

unaffected

uh-nuh-FEHK-tihd

adj

Not changed or influenced by something.

"The old bridge remained unaffected by the flood."

Natural and genuine, without pretense or artificial manners.

"She has an unaffected charm that puts everyone at ease."

How to Use Unaffected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither untouched by some outside force, or, describing a person, sincere and without airs.

Common pairings

remain unaffected an unaffected manner

more unaffected comparative, unaffecteds plural, most unaffected superlative

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The old bridge remained _____ by the flood.

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