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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Chief among them is Ullman, who, like Murphy, is somehow never fazed by the frenetic ups and downs of life at the school, and then there are the kids themselves, a motley bunch whose neuroses and camaraderie recall the psych ward in Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs had another thing in mind, though, as they were fazed by the screaming crowd of over 50,000, which included the likes of Randy Moss, Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, Lawrence Taylor and many more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Mets entered this weekend coming off a three-game sweep of the Phillies, an experienced team hardly fazed by their division lead by reduced to four games.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Despite how messy things have been for the last month, one member of the organization isn't fazed by the situation.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Since winning the title against Tottenham on April 27, Liverpool have leaked goals in every competitive game and all four of the club’s pre-season fixtures in front of fans, yet head coach Arne Slot doesn’t appear fazed.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
However, other sources say that the two might not be fazed by the outcome.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
She is not fazed by the speeds, however.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Chief among them is Ullman, who, like Murphy, is somehow never fazed by the frenetic ups and downs of life at the school, and then there are the kids themselves, a motley bunch whose neuroses and camaraderie recall the psych ward in Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The Horned Frogs had another thing in mind, though, as they were fazed by the screaming crowd of over 50,000, which included the likes of Randy Moss, Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, Lawrence Taylor and many more.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Mets entered this weekend coming off a three-game sweep of the Phillies, an experienced team hardly fazed by their division lead by reduced to four games.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Despite how messy things have been for the last month, one member of the organization isn't fazed by the situation.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Since winning the title against Tottenham on April 27, Liverpool have leaked goals in every competitive game and all four of the club’s pre-season fixtures in front of fans, yet head coach Arne Slot doesn’t appear fazed.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
However, other sources say that the two might not be fazed by the outcome.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fazed
Verb
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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Everybody seems bewildered by this news, his own wife most of all.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Layered in cream, bruised, bewildered, bald.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At one point, O’Steen was confused by a question, and the resulting back-and-forth was reminiscent of an Abbott and Costello repartee.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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It should not be confused with Article 5, the cornerstone of the alliance, which states an armed attack on one NATO ally will be considered an act of violence against all members and prompt assistance to the member concerned.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Another surprise that has long perplexed researchers is those algorithms’ knack for their own, strange kind of creativity.—
Webb Wright,
Wired News,
24 Aug. 2025
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The exhibition matchup is already creating controversy and has some perplexed, given both fighters were headed down very different paths.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Brozena was not flustered, winning 16 and 18 to end the match.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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One is that the leader may have been caught by surprise and is flustered, out of their Window of Tolerance.—
Dr. Joel Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 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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Kirk assassination angers and unsettles leaders, residents The assassination of Kirk, which happened in front of hundreds of people and was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has in particular rattled the nation and drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Gulf Arab states are rattled as a Gaza war that began thousands of miles from their borders nearly two years ago inches closer to home.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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And my parents are even baffled.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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