Synonyms for

Unaffected

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

Definition

not influenced or changed by something

Synonyms & similar words

insensible unmoved untouched moved affected unimpressed unmoved unconcerned unperturbed unbothered uninfluenced untouched unswayed unbiased dispassionate impartial neutral objective detached aloof cold cool indifferent passive stoic

Synonyms by register

Formal

impassive dispassionate unperturbed stoic

Informal

chill cool laid-back easygoing

Literary

serene placid unruffled

Antonyms

affected concerned involved pretentious feigned simulated artificial

Common collocations

  • largely unaffected
  • completely unaffected
  • remained unaffected
  • largely unaffected by
  • unaffected by the
  • unaffected by the changes
  • unaffected by the crisis

Word family

noun unaffectation
adjective unaffected
adverb unaffectedly

Usage note

Can mean either 'not influenced or emotionally moved' or 'natural and not pretending'. The former is more common in formal contexts, while the latter is often used to describe a person's demeanor.

Example sentences

  1. The storm left the garden unaffected.
  2. He was unaffected by the news and went about his day.
  3. The medicine had no effect on her, she remained unaffected.
  4. She remained unaffected by the pressure to conform to social norms.
  5. The artist's work was immune to criticism, he was unaffected by it.

Quotes

  • I am unaffected by praise or blame.
  • Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet; be grounded and unaffected by praise or blame.
  • In this world, it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.

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