Word
faced
US/ˈfeɪst/
UK/fˈeɪsd/
Definitions
01dealt with or looked toward
v. the past tense of 'face', used when you looked at something or dealt with a problem.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'face', indicating having confronted a situation or having been oriented in a specific direction.
“She faced her fears and finally gave the presentation to the whole company.”
“The building faced the ocean, providing every resident with an unobstructed view of the coastline and the morning sunrise.”
Usage
As a verb, it is transitive and requires a direct object.
Synonyms
02having a specific face
adj. having a certain kind of face, usually used with another word like 'pale-faced' or 'two-faced'.
adj. having a specified type or number of faces; almost exclusively used in hyphenated compound constructions.
“The pale-faced boy looked like he had seen a ghost in the hallway.”
“The stone-faced guards stood motionless at the entrance, refusing to acknowledge the protesters gathered outside the gates.”
Usage
Typically functions as a combining form in compound adjectives.
03very drunk
adj. extremely drunk from drinking too much alcohol.
adj. highly intoxicated by alcohol. This sense is highly informal and typically found in youth or party contexts.
“He got totally faced at the party and couldn't remember how he got home.”
“After several rounds of heavy drinks at the celebration, half the guests were completely faced before the food was even served.”
Slang · Informal
Teaching tip
This is very casual slang; students should avoid using it in any professional or academic setting.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“However, previous studies did not properly set out the different risks faced by younger people aged 15-39, middle-aged adults (40-59) and older adults (aged 60 or over).” “Officials said previously that he faced academic-related stress, and a classmate said he was bullied.” Etymology
From face + -ed.
Abbreviation of shit-faced.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.