unaffected

/ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ə-ˈfek-təd/ (ame, mw)

unaffected — adjective

  • unaffectedpositive
  • more unaffectedcomparative
  • most unaffectedsuperlative

1. staying the same or continuing as before, without being changed or interrupted b

1.形容詞B2
釋義

staying the same or continuing as before, without being changed or interrupted by something that happens

例句

Aoi's mood remained unaffected by the stressful news from the office.

remain / seem + unaffected + by [something] — passive-like copular pattern

The storm damaged many houses, but the old church was left completely unaffected.

passive: be left + unaffected

同義詞
  • unchanged

    emphasises that something is exactly the same as before; does not imply any external force was resisted

  • untouched

    suggests no physical contact or influence at all

  • unaltered

    more formal, often used for documents, records, or abstract states

反義詞
  • affected

    showing change or damage as a result of something

  • influenced

    changed in some way by an external force or person

  • harmed

    damaged or injured by something

文法句型

unaffected + by + noun phrase

remain / seem + unaffected

be left + unaffected

用法筆記

Often used with the preposition 'by' to introduce the thing that does not cause a change. Common in copular structures with verbs like 'remain', 'seem', and in passive constructions like 'be left unaffected'.

常見錯誤

❌The disease was unaffected on the medicine.
✅The disease was unaffected by the medicine.
💡'unaffected' is followed by 'by' (not 'on') to indicate what fails to produce a change.

2. behaving or speaking in a way that feels true to your personality, without tryin

2.形容詞B2
釋義

behaving or speaking in a way that feels true to your personality, without trying to impress others or pretending to be different

例句

Sade's unaffected manner during the interview impressed the whole hiring team.

unaffected + manner / way of + [doing something] — attributive use

People liked Élise's unaffected way of talking, with no fancy words or false politeness.

同義詞
  • natural

    broader term; can describe behaviour, appearance, or talent that feels effortless

  • sincere

    focuses on honesty and truthfulness rather than lack of pretence

  • genuine

    emphasises that feelings or qualities are real, not put on for show

  • spontaneous

    highlights a lack of planning or rehearsal in behaviour

反義詞
  • affected

    behaving in an artificial way to impress others

  • pretentious

    trying to appear more important or sophisticated than you really are

  • artificial

    not natural; made to seem like something it is not

文法句型

unaffected + noun (manner, way, charm, laughter, friendliness)

用法筆記

This sense carries a strongly positive meaning. It describes a person's character or behaviour as genuine and free from pretence. Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'manner', 'way', 'charm', 'laughter', or 'friendliness'. Not used to describe objects or situations.

常見錯誤

❌She gave an unaffected smile after winning the prize.' (ambiguous — could mean she didn't care)
✅She gave an unaffected smile that showed her true happiness.
💡add context showing naturalness rather than indifference.