Synonyms for

Affected

Verb / ʌˈfektɪd / Another word for affected — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have an impact on or make a difference to someone or something, usually in a negative way.

Synonyms & similar words

affect strike unaffected sham impact unnatural pretend involve touched regard moved unmoved impress dissemble touch feign move stirred influenced impacted changed altered modified transformed manipulated disturbed upset disrupted touched moved stirred shook struck hit damaged spoiled ruined hurt

Synonyms by register

Formal

simulated feigned pretended artificial

Informal

fake put-on phony acting

Literary

assumed affected counterfeit

Antonyms

unaffected natural genuine spontaneous original real authentic

Common collocations

  • deeply affected
  • visibly affected
  • noticeably affected
  • severely affected
  • emotionally affected
  • negatively affected
  • positively affected
  • badly affected

Word family

noun affectation
verb affect
adjective affected
adverb affectedly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'affected' means artificial or pretending to be something one is not, often in speech or mannerisms. It is distinct from the verb 'affect' (to influence) or the noun 'affect' (emotion).

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Example sentences

  1. The rain affected the plans for our picnic.
  2. The medicine affected her mood.
  3. The pandemic affected the economy.
  4. The noise affected his ability to concentrate.
  5. The news affected her deeply.

Quotes

  • I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. - John Steinbeck
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - Walt Disney
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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