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unfazed
/ʌnˈfeɪzd/
not worried or affected
She remained unfazed by the criticism and continued her work.
She stayed calm and unaffected despite the negative comments.
neutral
not disturbed or disconcerted; calm in the face of difficulty
The CEO was unfazed by the market downturn and reassured investors.
The CEO stayed calm during the market decline and comforted investors.
Despite the chaos around him, he stayed unfazed and focused.
Even with all the confusion, he remained unaffected and concentrated.
Commonly used to describe someone who remains composed under pressure or criticism.
Collocations
remain unfazedto stay calm and unaffectedseem unfazedto appear not worried or disturbed
Pro Tip
Common Mistake: Confusing 'unfazed' with 'unphased'
'Unfazed' is correct when describing someone not disturbed by events. 'Unphased' is incorrect in this context and refers to layers or stages (e.g., 'unphased by the temperature').
Gold Rule
Usage Context
'Unfazed' is typically used to describe a person's reaction to negative or challenging situations. It is not used for neutral or positive events.
Word Origin
From the verb 'faze' (meaning 'to disturb or disconcert') with the prefix 'un-' (indicating negation). 'Faze' likely derives from 'feaze' (an obsolete variant of 'faze'), which may have roots in Middle English or Old English.
Usage Notes
Used to describe a person's emotional state when facing challenges, criticism, or unexpected events. Often implies resilience or composure.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixfazed
disturbed or disconcerted
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