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affected

/əˈfɛk.tɪd/
af · fect · ed
Adverb:affectedly
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• adjective

1

Influenced, acted upon, or harmed by an external factor, event, or condition.

Example

"Emergency relief supplies were quickly distributed to the affected regions after the flood."

2

Artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress rather than being natural or genuine.

Example

"He spoke with an affected accent that vanished whenever he lost his temper."

3

Deeply moved, touched, or stirred emotionally.

Example

"The audience was visibly affected by the poignant documentary."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'affected' with 'effected'; 'affected' describes something influenced, emotionally moved, or artificial in manner, whereas 'effected' is the past participle of the verb 'effect' meaning brought about or accomplished.

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• Nearby Words

affair
affect
affectation
affected
affecting
affectingly
affection

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the past participle of the verb 'affect', which derives from Latin 'affectare' (to strive after or feign) and 'afficere' (to act upon or influence), from 'ad-' (to) + 'facere' (to make or do).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affected. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affected
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