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unaffected
/ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/
not influenced
Despite the criticism, she remained unaffected by the negative comments.
She did not let the criticism change her behavior or emotions.
general
not influenced or changed by something
The market remained unaffected by the political turmoil.
The market did not show any reaction to the political turmoil.
He was unaffected by the harsh weather conditions.
He did not feel the impact of the harsh weather.
Often used to describe emotions, behavior, or situations that remain unchanged despite external factors.
literary
genuine; not pretending or insincere
Her unaffected smile showed her true happiness.
Her smile appeared natural and not forced.
Used to describe emotions or expressions that are real and not artificial.
Collocations
remain unaffectedto stay the same despite somethingseem unaffectedto appear not influenced
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'unaffected' vs. 'unaffectedly'
'Unaffected' is an adjective, while 'unaffectedly' is an adverb. Example: 'She spoke unaffectedly' (adverb) means she spoke naturally, while 'She was unaffected' (adjective) means she was not influenced.
Gold Rule
Use 'unaffected' for emotional or situational resilience
When describing someone who remains calm or unchanged despite challenges, use 'unaffected.' Example: 'He was unaffected by the bad news.'
Use 'genuine' for authenticity in expressions
When describing a natural or sincere expression, 'unaffected' can imply genuineness. Example: 'Her unaffected laughter was contagious.'
Word Origin
From Middle English 'unaffectede', from Latin 'inaffectus' (uninfluenced), from 'in-' (not) + 'affectus' (affected, from 'afficere' meaning 'to influence').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In emotional contexts, it often implies resilience or indifference. In describing behavior or expressions, it suggests authenticity.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixaffected
influenced or changed
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