Pronunciation: [ʌndˈazə͡l] (IPA) 
Undazzle is a verb that means "to remove the dazzle or brightness from something." It is spelled as un-daz-zle, with the stress on the second syllable. The phonetic transcription is /ʌnˈdæzl/. The first syllable, "un," means "not," while the second syllable, "daz," comes from "dazzle," which means "to blind temporarily with brightness." The final syllable, "zle," is pronounced like "sul" and is a suffix used to form verbs from nouns.
"Undazzle" is a verb that refers to the act of reducing or eliminating the effect of dazzling or blinding someone or something. It is commonly used to describe the action of removing the mesmerizing or overwhelming quality that a particular object or light source may have on an individual's vision.
The term originates from the combination of the prefix "un-" denoting negation or reversal, and the word "dazzle," which implies a state of being visually enchanted or stunned. In this context, "undazzle" serves as an action to counteract or restore normal vision when one has been temporarily blinded or overwhelmed by a dazzling light or object.
Furthermore, "undazzle" can also imply the process of reducing the impact or allure of something that was previously captivating or astonishing. It can be used metaphorically to describe a state where an individual gradually loses interest or fascination in someone or something that initially held their attention. In this sense, it refers to a diminishing effect on one's admiration or enchantment.
Overall, "undazzle" encompasses the actions taken to restore clarity of vision after being dazzled or blinded temporarily by a bright light or object, as well as the process of mitigating or lessening the influence or fascination of something that initially captured one's attention.
The word "undazzle" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the verb "dazzle". The verb "dazzle" originally comes from the Middle English word "daselen", which meant "to dim or blind momentarily". This Middle English term is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dæslian", which had a similar meaning. The root of "dazzle" is often traced back to the Old Norse word "dasa", meaning "to become weary or dim-sighted". Over time, the meaning of "dazzle" evolved to describe something that is intensely bright, stunning, or impressive. Thus, "undazzle" was formed to mean the opposite of being dazzled or overwhelmed by something.
