# faze

/ˈfeɪz/ (US) · /fˈeɪz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/faze
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to worry or upset someone, especially when something unexpected happens. You use this when you want to say that a situation does not change your mind or your behavior.

For teachers: to cause a person to feel slightly worried or unsettled, typically in response to an unexpected or unusual event. Often used in the negative to indicate that a situation has no effect on a person's resolve.

## Examples

- I am not fazed by the loud noise.
- The sudden change in the schedule did not faze the team, as they had already planned for delays.

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