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fazed

 

[ feษชzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional response

To faze someone means to disturb or disconcert them. It refers to the act of causing someone to feel confused or unsettled, often in the face of unexpected situations.

Synonyms

bother, disconcert, disturb, unsettle

Examples of usage

  • She was not fazed by the loud noise.
  • His calm demeanor didn't faze her at all.
  • The sudden change didn't faze the experienced team.

Translations

Translations of the word "fazed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desconcertado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเค•เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะผัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaskoczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉconcertรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desconcertado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸkฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹นํ™ฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmedeni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruglaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพัˆั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒจแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ษ™ccรผblรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desconcertado

Etymology

The word 'faze' originated in the late 19th century, likely derived from the dialectical term 'faze,' meaning to cause to falter or hesitate. Its earliest uses pertain to causing upset or confusion in someone's mind. Interestingly, the term 'fazed' became more prominent in the 20th century, particularly in post-war American English. The term often appears in various literary contexts, indicating a shift in its use from purely physical disturbances to more psychological ones, showcasing the evolving nature of language. The contemporary understanding connects 'faze' with emotional responses where individuals either remain unbothered or visibly affected by circumstances.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,395, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.