unphased

¹

[uhn-feyzd]

adjective

1. implemented all at once rather than gradually in stages.

   In one scenario, the pension eligibility age is raised from 65 to 67 over 8 years; the other has a single unphased increase to 70.

unphased

²

[uhn-feyzd]

adjective

1. an uncommon variant of unfazed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unphased¹

un- ¹ ( def. ) + phase ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Origin of unphased²

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The teens burst into laughter, gently ribbing him for his diplomatic answer, and Mamdani smiled back warmly, completely unphased.

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Unphased by the impact of its closure, Aldi requested suggestions for new store locations in a social media post made just two days after its North Minneapolis location closed its doors.

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“The mayor was unphased by the decision to try and embarrass him during his 80th birthday party. He enjoyed an incredible evening with hundreds of people who love him—from all walks of life—and we look forward to full vindication soon,” Giuliani spokesperson Ted Goodman said in a statement to The Hill.

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But the governor seemed unphased by all of the criticism he received in recent days.

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Asked what would happen if the researchers fail to find that lucid dreams can be induced by these high-frequency sound waves, Wollberg, who studied economics, sounded utterly unphased.

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