nonplussed
adjective
completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected.
nonplused
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a variation of
nonplussed.
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a word form of
nonplus.
nonplusverb (used with object)to render utterly perplexed by something unexpected; puzzle completely.
Example Sentences
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When was the last time you looked at the exquisite list of synonyms for the word “baffled”? They may be among the best in the English language: puzzled, nonplused, discombobulated, flummoxed, stumped, fogged, wildered, buffaloed.
From New York Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
He isn’t nodding his head or pumping his fist or rapping the lyrics like no few of the V.I.P.s present; in fact he seems almost nonplused.
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
“You have crazy people everywhere,” Mr. Rolat said, nonplused.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2019
And this, in turn, has left some of his peers nonplused — grumbling at what they see as a flimsy theory or bewildered as to why Harvard’s top astronomer won’t shut up about aliens.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 4, 2019
“I sure could use some lumber for my front porch,” he said, nonplused.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
