Definition & Meaning of "nonplussed"in English

nonplussed

completely confused or unsure about what to think or say

addled

at a loss

at sea

baffled

befuddled

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most nonplussed

Comparative

more nonplussed

gradable

domain

emotion, cognition, reaction

Examples

When the magician performed the disappearing act, the children were absolutely nonplussed.

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nonplussed

nonplus

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