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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Schneider Electric's products and services remain unaffected.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
If the exemptions apply solely to income taxes, Social Security and Medicare would remain unaffected.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Many of the ballots in a drop box in Portland were unaffected, but hundreds of ballots were destroyed in a second ballot box fire in nearby Vancouver, Washington, election officials said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
In that case, the researchers say oil prices might initially surge, but that spike might be short-lived: Other countries unaffected by the conflict would step in and boost production.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
If the exemptions apply solely to income taxes, Social Security and Medicare would remain unaffected.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Many of the ballots in a drop box in Portland were unaffected, but hundreds of ballots were destroyed in a second ballot box fire in nearby Vancouver, Washington, election officials said.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
In that case, the researchers say oil prices might initially surge, but that spike might be short-lived: Other countries unaffected by the conflict would step in and boost production.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Unaffected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffected. Accessed 28 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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