unphased
1 Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unphased1
un- 1 ( def. ) + phase ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Origin of unphased2
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Investors had been largely unphased Monday, betting that the conflict would be fleeting and contained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The athletes said they were unphased by the issue and pointed out that all of their success this season has come with the old helmets.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
But the governor seemed unphased by all of the criticism he received in recent days.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023
They bit right through my sun hoodie and were unphased by Citronella spray.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023
Zara seems unphased by the effort it takes her, but I suppose it’s normal for her now.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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