nonplus

UK
/nɒnˈplʌs/
US
/nɑnˈplʌs/

Translations

nonplusnoun
nonpluses
pl
UK
/nɒnˈplʌs/
US
/nɑnˈplʌs/
The unexpected question left him in a state of nonplus.
Неожиданный вопрос оставил его в состоянии замешательства.
nonplusverb
nonplused
Past Simple
nonplused
Past Participle
nonplusing
Gerund
UK
/nɒnˈplʌs/
US
/nɑnˈplʌs/
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
Неожиданный вопрос, казалось, озадачил оратора.

Definitions

nonplusnoun
A state of being very surprised and confused.
The unexpected turn of events left him in a state of nonplus.
nonplusverb
To cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do; to perplex or bewilder.
The unexpected question from the audience seemed to nonplus the speaker, leaving him momentarily speechless.