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unaffectedly

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In an unaffected manner; sincerely and genuinely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2007 Nov. 7. Alfred Hickling review of The Adoption Papers in The Guardian. Lisa Livingstone as Molly gives the kind of unaffectedly natural performance you would happily watch until the cows come home.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English unaffected Middle English -ly English -ly English unaffectedly From unaffected + -ly.