affected
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.changed or influenced by something else, often in a negative way.
adj.influenced, changed, or impacted by an external factor, frequently used in medical or environmental contexts.
Simple“The areas affected by the flood are still without electricity.”
In context“The regions most severely affected by the drought have seen a significant decline in agricultural output over the last three fiscal quarters.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.acting in a way that is not natural or sincere, usually to impress people.
adj.artificial, pretentious, or designed to impress; describing behavior or speech that lacks genuineness.
Simple“He spoke with an affected accent that made him sound like he was from another country.”
In context“Her affected mannerisms and constant name-dropping made it difficult for her colleagues to engage with her on a professional level.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
adj.feeling strong emotions because of something you have seen or heard.
adj.emotionally moved or touched by a particular experience or piece of information.
Simple“She was deeply affected by the sad news of her friend's accident.”
In context“The audience was visibly affected by the soloist's haunting performance, remaining in silence for several moments after the final note.”
Antonymsindifferentunmoved - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a person who has been hurt or changed by something like a disease or a disaster.
n.a person who is impacted by a specific condition, disaster, or disease; often used in the plural.
Simple“The government is providing extra support for the affected of the earthquake.”
In context“The clinical trial focused on the long-term recovery of the affected, specifically those who had exhibited symptoms for more than six months.”
Usage affected by the issues · affected areas · affected communities
“Heatwaves have particularly affected France, Spain, Greece and the Balkans this summer.”
“It said hospitality and retail companies, many of which rely heavily on zero hours workers, would be most affected by the change.”