unaffected

Not at all changed

Unaffected means not influenced or changed by something: The coastal towns were unaffected by the inland flooding.

It also describes a person who is natural and genuine, without pretense or artificiality: Despite her fame, she remained remarkably unaffected.

The two senses connect—someone unaffected by status or attention stays true to themselves.

genuine

authentic

Verified as original

  • sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
  • honestFree from deception
  • realTruly existing, not fake

true · unfeigned · heartfelt · earnest · candid · transparent · forthright · guileless · ingenuous · straightforward

natural

unspoiled

Not damaged or degraded

pure · unaltered · original · organic · raw · unadulterated · unprocessed · unmodified · untreated · wild

indifferent

unmoved

Not stirred physically/emotionally

insensible · unresponsive · detached · aloof · uncaring · uninterested · apathetic · blasé · impassive · insouciant

immune

resistant

Withstanding external forces

impervious · shielded · insulated · unharmed · untouched · spared · exempted · safeguarded · resilient · tolerant

composed

calm

Free from agitation

unflappable · imperturbable · unruffled · level-headed · self-possessed · equanimous · steady · cool-headed · even-tempered · unfazed

unpretentious

modest

Lacking in pretension

simple · plain · homespun · earthy · unostentatious · unadorned · understated · low-key · unshowy · folksy

Categories
Opposites
authenticity/naturalness

unaffectedaffected

Artificially contrived behavior

pretentious · artificial · fake · phony · insincere

impact/influence

unaffectedaffected

Artificially contrived behavior

influenced · changed · altered · impacted · modified

emotional response

unaffectedmoved

Changed location or felt

touched · affected · stirred · shaken · overcome

Family

unaffectedly, unaffectedness

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G