unfazed

[ uhn-feyzd ]

adjective

1. not dismayed or disconcerted; undaunted:

   He was unfazed by his previous failures.

unfazed

/ ʌnˈfeɪzd /

adjective

1. informal.
   not disconcerted; unperturbed

Word History and Origins

Origin of unfazed¹

un- ¹ + faze + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Since their reproductive genes tend to mutate faster, the right dose can leave them relatively unfazed but unable to reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times

Most students on Tuesday appeared unfazed by the demonstrators.

From BBC

At another event at a percussion school on the beach, though, most of the people enjoying the sunshine seemed unfazed - despite the heavy armed military presence and gaggle of journalists.

From BBC

Harbaugh was unfazed by the change, stating, “It wasn’t good for them logistically. Not good for them, not good for us.”

From Los Angeles Times

Minutes before first pitch, though, Flaherty sat in the dugout with a quiet confidence, seemingly unfazed by a crowd of several thousand around him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• undaunted
• unperturbed