adj
Uncommon
unaffected
uh-nuh-FEHK-tihd
Unaffected (adj) means not changed or influenced by something. Example: “The old bridge remained unaffected by the flood.”
adj
1
Not changed or influenced by something.
"The old bridge remained unaffected by the flood."
"Since I work from home, I was unaffected by the office move."
2
Natural and genuine, without pretense or artificial manners.
"She has an unaffected charm that puts everyone at ease."
How to use unaffected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither untouched by some outside force, or, describing a person, sincere and without airs.
Common pairings
remain unaffected
an unaffected manner
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Word forms
- Plural
- unaffecteds
- Comparative
- more unaffected
- Superlative
- most unaffected
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Etymology
Formed from un- and affected.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unaffected
erected
elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
selected
effected
infected
projected
deflected
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unaffected” mean?
The word “unaffected” means not changed or influenced by something. In plain terms, either untouched by some outside force, or, describing a person, sincere and without airs.
How do you pronounce “unaffected”?
“Unaffected” is pronounced uh-nuh-FEHK-tihd (/ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unaffected” in a sentence?
Here is “unaffected” used in a sentence: “The old bridge remained unaffected by the flood.”
What part of speech is “unaffected”?
“Unaffected” is an adjective.
Is “unaffected” a common word?
“Unaffected” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “unaffected” have?
“Unaffected” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not changed or influenced by something.
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