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
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
So far, investors don’t seem fazed by the shutdown.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
He doesn't get fazed by the noise that comes with playing in Toronto.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But his grades had been mediocre, and he was rejected right and left, which neither fazed nor surprised him.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Much like the first time — and all his starts before it — Cameron wasn’t fazed by his surroundings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Carla isn’t fazed because her DMs are open.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
These made clear that the former was not remotely fazed by his friend’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
While critics and readers alike have frequently dinged the author for the arguably disappointing conclusions to many of his novels, King himself doesn't seem too fazed by that narrative.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Meyer's children, meanwhile, aren't fazed by his stardom.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
So far, investors don’t seem fazed by the shutdown.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
He doesn't get fazed by the noise that comes with playing in Toronto.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But his grades had been mediocre, and he was rejected right and left, which neither fazed nor surprised him.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Much like the first time — and all his starts before it — Cameron wasn’t fazed by his surroundings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Carla isn’t fazed because her DMs are open.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
These made clear that the former was not remotely fazed by his friend’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
While critics and readers alike have frequently dinged the author for the arguably disappointing conclusions to many of his novels, King himself doesn't seem too fazed by that narrative.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazed
Verb
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Me, a beautiful and clever five-time Emmy-winning writer with a few Wednesday nights free, and The Golden Bachelor, a heartwarming and adorable exploration of women’s second acts with a male doofus at the center who has already embarrassed himself.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As Friday’s stabbing incident involving NFL alum Mark Sanchez slowly comes into focus, the team at Fox Sports seems to be just as bewildered as the rest of us.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hair disheveled, a dazed and bewildered look in his eyes, the coach trudged into his own dressing room to regroup and get a rundown of a growing list of injuries.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The second-year coach appeared to be confused after the foul call before exiting the court and heading into the locker room tunnel.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Markovic corrected himself, taking back the goal, the cameras cut to the Panthers' head coach Paul Maurice, who was visibly perplexed at the scenario as Devils fans cheered in the background.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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This will mainly result in perplexed parents receiving costly traffic citations.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ohio State flustered the Illinois offense and quarterback Luke Altmyer, holding them to just 47 yards rushing and limiting an offense that thrives on explosive passing plays.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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From the second possession onward, the Chiefs’ defense flustered Lamar Jackson, generating two turnovers for the second straight matchup.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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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The earthquake rattled at a depth of 8 miles, with its epicenter roughly 8 miles southeast of Petrolia.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The blast rattled Gentry Stover from his sleep.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Despite Banks’ enthusiasm, commenters were left baffled.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clear stance that the club has spent every available penny of their PSR allowance left many baffled, but the club’s accounts over the coming years will reveal all.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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