nonplus

[US]/nɒnˈplʌs/
[UK]/nɑːnˈplʌs/

Translation

vt.to perplex or confuse; to bewilder or confuse
n.state of perplexity or confusion; confusion or perplexity; an impasse

Phrases & Collocations

nonplus someone

nonplus effect

nonplus reaction

nonplus situation

nonplus moment

nonplus expression

nonplus look

nonplus state

nonplus remark

nonplus answer

Example Sentences

his unexpected response managed to nonplus everyone in the room.

she was nonplussed by the sudden change in plans.

the complex instructions seemed to nonplus the new employees.

his nonplussed expression indicated he didn't understand the joke.

she tried to explain, but her words only served to nonplus him further.

the unexpected announcement left the audience nonplussed.

despite his experience, the situation still managed to nonplus him.

the professor's lecture was so complex that it nonplussed many students.

she felt nonplussed when asked a question she couldn't answer.

his nonplussed demeanor during the meeting raised eyebrows.

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