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unphased

1 American  
[uhn-feyzd] / ənˈfeɪzd /

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 American  
[uhn-feyzd] / ənˈfeɪzd /

adjective

  1. an uncommon variant of unfazed.


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

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

Adams was unphased by the price drop when CNN’s Dana Bash asked him how much money he’d lost and whether he had any regrets on Sunday.

From Slate Jan. 24, 2022

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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