Affected and Simple

Affected

Affected adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Simple is an antonym for affected.

Simple

Simple adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.
Usage example: growing up in simple innocence

Affected is an antonym for simple.

Both words in one sentence

  • Dragon Ball Multiverse: Raditz makes a comment about Dabura "being affected by such a simple technique." The technique in question: the Makankousappo.
  • Light Novel / The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Maou initially scolds the both of them for being demons affected by a simple photo.
  • No Fourth Wall Taro theorizes that Adell wasn't affected by Zenon's curse like everyone else for one simple reason: he's the Main Character.
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