affected
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1 changed or influenced (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatechanged or influenced by something else, often in a negative way.
influenced, changed, or impacted by an external factor, frequently used in medical or environmental contexts.
ExampleThe areas affected by the flood are still without electricity.
ExampleThe regions most severely affected by the drought have seen a significant decline in agricultural output over the last three fiscal quarters.
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2 artificial or fake (adj.) C1 Advanced Formalacting in a way that is not natural or sincere, usually to impress people.
artificial, pretentious, or designed to impress; describing behavior or speech that lacks genuineness.
ExampleHe spoke with an affected accent that made him sound like he was from another country.
ExampleHer affected mannerisms and constant name-dropping made it difficult for her colleagues to engage with her on a professional level.
- pretentious
- artificial
- insincere
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3 emotionally moved (adj.) C1 Advanced Literaryfeeling strong emotions because of something you have seen or heard.
emotionally moved or touched by a particular experience or piece of information.
ExampleShe was deeply affected by the sad news of her friend's accident.
ExampleThe audience was visibly affected by the soloist's haunting performance, remaining in silence for several moments after the final note.
- indifferent
- unmoved
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4 a person impacted (n.) C2 Proficiency Formal Technicala person who has been hurt or changed by something like a disease or a disaster.
a person who is impacted by a specific condition, disaster, or disease; often used in the plural.
ExampleThe government is providing extra support for the affected of the earthquake.
ExampleThe clinical trial focused on the long-term recovery of the affected, specifically those who had exhibited symptoms for more than six months.