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Definition of unfazed

unfazed

/ʌnˈfeɪzd/
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• adjective

1

Not disconcerted, perturbed, or intimidated by something unexpected or difficult; remaining calm and undeterred.

Example

"The experienced speaker remained completely unfazed by the sudden power outage in the auditorium."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently misspelled as "unphased" due to homophony with "phase"; however, "unfazed" (from the verb "faze", meaning to disturb or disconcert) is the only standard spelling for being calm and undaunted.

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unfavorably
unfavored
unfavorite
unfazed
unfeared
unfeasibility
unfeasible

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century from the prefix un- and fazed, the past participle of the American English verb faze, which itself is an alteration of earlier feeze, ultimately from Old English fesian meaning to drive away or put to flight.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfazed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfazed
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