Unaffected (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

Definition

Not influenced or changed by something; also, free from artificiality or pretension; natural.

Examples

• Her unaffected charm made her instantly likable to everyone she met.

• The small village remained largely unaffected by the rapid development in the nearby city.

• Despite the criticism, the artist seemed completely unaffected and continued her work with confidence.

How to Use Unaffected

unaffected by something (prepositional phrase)

Not changed or influenced by a particular event or situation. — "The company's profits were unaffected by the economic downturn."

Synonyms of Unaffected

Words with a similar meaning to Unaffected:

• natural
• genuine
• spontaneous
• unpretentious

Antonyms of Unaffected

Words with the opposite meaning to Unaffected:

• affected
• pretentious
• artificial

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