What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unimpacted
Example
The road was unimpacted by the recent storm, and traffic flowed smoothly. [unimpacted: adjective]
Example
The company's profits were unimpacted by the economic downturn. [unimpacted: adjective]
unaffected
Example
The new policy will leave our department unaffected. [unaffected: adjective]
Example
Despite the criticism, the artist remained unaffected and continued to create. [unaffected: adjective]
Example
She remained unaffected by the news of her promotion and continued to work diligently. [unaffected: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unaffected is more commonly used than unimpacted in everyday language, and it is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unimpacted and unaffected?
Unimpacted is typically used in technical or scientific contexts, while unaffected can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
