as in bewildered
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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
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed.
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Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed.
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Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
None of that really fazed the second baseman, though.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
This team won’t be fazed by the opponent or the atmosphere, but not being fazed is one thing.
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Mitch Light,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
At first, the parents-to-be weren't fazed, just relieved that the baby seemed otherwise healthy.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 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.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
Making a pitch Adversity hasn’t fazed the Braves’ pitching staff, either.
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Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
Bill doesn't seem fazed in the slightest.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The buyers still closing deals are often wealthier ones who want larger homes and aren’t as fazed by a 5% or 7% mortgage rate.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed.
—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Brunson and the Knicks were never fazed.
—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
None of that really fazed the second baseman, though.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
This team won’t be fazed by the opponent or the atmosphere, but not being fazed is one thing.
—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
At first, the parents-to-be weren't fazed, just relieved that the baby seemed otherwise healthy.
—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazed
Adjective
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At the risk of sounding less like a columnist and more like a bewildered bystander … what the heck happened?
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Urged by a call from Hugo to destroy her phone and flee Kansas City fast, before WARDEX can get to her, Margaret also hits the road, accompanied initially by a bewildered Jackson.
Verb
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.
Adjective
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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Avoiding tough topics or glossing over challenges can leave kids confused or anxious.
Verb
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Proving he wasn't flustered, Gay judged length well, left the ball well, and picked his shots, especially against dangerous New Zealand quicks Will O'Rourke and Smith.
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On the witness stand, the teenager was reportedly combative and flustered by Jackson’s attorney Tom Mesereau, who attempted to poke holes in Gavin’s testimony and allegedly screamed at the boy throughout.
Adjective
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That was intentional, as a smiling Caballero admitted to enjoying the moment after the warning left him perplexed and agitated.
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Employees at Alliance for a Better Utah were equally perplexed.
Verb
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The 27-year-old right-hander isn’t easily rattled, which is one of the reasons the Mets like him.
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In late May, in broad daylight, residents across Massachusetts and beyond saw a brilliant flash in the sky, followed by two sonic booms that rattled windows, shook houses, and prompted a flood of 911 calls.
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.
Verb
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The messaging bothered Al-Shaair deeply and still does.
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Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control.
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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