Affected

/əˈfɛktɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To influence or make a change in something.

The new policy affected many employees positively.

To cause distress or suffering to someone.

She was deeply affected by the news of her friend's illness.

adjective

Influenced or harmed by a particular event or action.

The affected area was declared a disaster zone after the hurricane.

Having or displaying an attitude or behavior that is insincere or unnatural.

His affected mannerisms made it hard to take him seriously.

From Latin 'affectare', meaning 'to strive for, to attempt.'

affect someone deeply

to have a strong emotional impact on someone.

not be affected by

to remain unaffected or unchanged by something.

affected by circumstances

to be influenced or altered by surrounding factors.

affect

to have an influence on.

affection

a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

effect

the change that has occurred as a result of an influence.

Fake or pretentious.

That dude is so affected, he pretends to be something he's not.

To be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

After a few drinks, he was definitely affected.