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as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
the collapse of part of the scenery didn't faze the actors one bit, and they just carried on
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Recent Examples of fazed
Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Dan Woike, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Making a pitch Adversity hasn’t fazed the Braves’ pitching staff, either.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Somehow, Fitzpatrick doesn’t seem fazed by this hypersonic ascension, mature enough to say things like this.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Bregman wasn’t fazed by it, slugging a game-tying home run in the eighth inning Friday for his first marquee moment in a Cubs uniform.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Jensen also recorded a hit, but Warren wasn’t fazed.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Dean Kaiser said he's not fazed by the level of the Fox River at this point.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Even with her new exposure, Rodrigo told The Times that she wasn’t fazed by her stardom.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Bill doesn't seem fazed in the slightest.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Making the first playoff start of his career because of Fox’s sore right ankle, Harper didn’t look fazed by the moment.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Its leaves are finely cut, giving it a deceptively delicate appearance, but this is a tough plant that is not fazed by heat and climbs rapidly to cover a support.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Making a pitch Adversity hasn’t fazed the Braves’ pitching staff, either.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Somehow, Fitzpatrick doesn’t seem fazed by this hypersonic ascension, mature enough to say things like this.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Bregman wasn’t fazed by it, slugging a game-tying home run in the eighth inning Friday for his first marquee moment in a Cubs uniform.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Jensen also recorded a hit, but Warren wasn’t fazed.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Dean Kaiser said he's not fazed by the level of the Fox River at this point.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Even with her new exposure, Rodrigo told The Times that she wasn’t fazed by her stardom.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazed
Adjective
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Karl-Anthony Towns, who was on the podium with him, took off his glasses and looked at his teammate with a bewildered expression.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Everyone was so relieved to see how bewildered everyone else was that the feeling in this place was almost festive.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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The Sixers were embarrassed by the Knicks 144-114 in Game 4 in front of a New York-heavy crowd in South Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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During the initial investigation, authorities determined that the man appeared confused and was experiencing a mental health crisis.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Even current and former DeSantis communications staffers appeared confused online about it.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Colbert was flustered, to say the least, during the interview afterward.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This comes up every few years, and everyone gets all flustered every few years.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those watching were perplexed that two people who could play husband and wife — albeit, locked in an abusive relationship — wouldn’t do press in the same room, let alone pose together at the premiere.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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For Bogaerts, Severino is the one who leaves him perplexed, the one who has him asking why this guy, of all guys, owns him.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Harriet’s old pans rattled in the kitchen.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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McDermott called him a blue-collar, gritty player who can go deep into games and doesn’t get rattled often.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The rapper pleaded not guilty after he was accused of charging at Los Angeles police officers while roaming the streets of Studio City in his underwear and a pair of cowboy boots in a disconcerted state.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any easy toss-on-and-go dress is always a good idea, especially on hot days when you can’t be bothered to dream up a multi-layered outfit.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Pletka said Trump is not bothered by gas prices, the upcoming midterms or his approval ratings, in part because of this being his last term.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
23 May 2026
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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