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nonplus
[ non-pluhs ]
verb (used with object)
- to render utterly perplexed by something unexpected; puzzle completely:
He nonplussed his questioners by answering in riddles.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to cause to feel indifferent, calm, or unexcited:
The shoppers were entirely nonplussed by the disturbance in the street, continuing to gaze at window displays as they strolled along.
noun
- a state of utter perplexity:
When the protagonist's wife suddenly disappears, he's at a nonplus and fights with two different feelings.
nonplus
/ ²ÔÉ’²Ôˈ±è±ôÊŒ²õ /
verb
- tr to put at a loss; confound
he was nonplussed by the sudden announcement
noun
- a state of utter perplexity prohibiting action or speech
Usage Note
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Origin of nonplus1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of nonplus1
Example Sentences
"It's hard for me to believe that targets and timing and weapons would not have been classified," he told Gabbard, who remained nonplussed.
Once Short was gone, Fallon said, “You never kiss me like that anymore,†to a nonplussed Michaels.
I was further nonplussed by a bizarre incident at a large end-of-summer meet.
Though his demise was not exactly surprising — Durst was 78 and had been in failing health for years — it still left him nonplussed, Jarecki said.
Leigh Rosser was similarly nonplused while describing his biggest challenge as design fabrication lead.
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