as in bewildered
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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 Synonyms for fazed
Adjective
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Spaun looked bewildered as Rory stalked past him toward the 17th green.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The resulting bloodshed brings the pair of goofy gendarmes into bewildered action, as the Zero cavalry trots in on short-legged white horses and Jony, Line, Rudy, and the local One leader, Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei), deploy on their respective sides.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sea lions and dolphins have been observed rigid with seizures, acting dazed and confused.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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While older teens might appreciate its message about family and independence, younger kids will likely be more confused than entertained.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this return, her limited appearances on WWE television, consisting of only two matches, have left fans perplexed and curious about her current status.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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LaCroix shared a series of Instagram posts announcing the launch, and the reception has been, well, a little perplexed.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.—
John Archer,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Surrounding the headliners are grumpy arena security, who spend the night wearing baffled expressions watching a sea of adults cheer and laugh and applaud over imaginary characters engaged in battles no one can actually see, and rolls of acrylic dice just 16 millimeters in size.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Now, a development that once baffled educators and administrators is ready to go mainstream.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Audience and industry seem relatively nonplussed about this, more concerned with the questions of authenticity raised by tributary vocal delivery.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Madison got her own pole at home for dance practice—installed by her somewhat nonplussed, but very supportive father.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Fazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fazed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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