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nonplussed

UK
/nɒnˈplʌst/
US
/nɑnˈplʌst/

Translations

nonplussedadjective
more nonplussed
Comp.
most nonplussed
Super.
UK
/nɒnˈplʌst/
US
/nɑnˈplʌst/
She looked nonplussed by the unexpected question.
Она выглядела озадаченной из-за неожиданного вопроса.
Additional translations
смущённый
растерянный
Synonyms
bewildered
baffled
perplexed
confused
puzzled
nonplusverb

nonplussed

Past Simple

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.
Synonyms
perplex
bewilder
puzzle
baffle
confound

Definitions

nonplussedadjective
Surprised and confused so much that one is unsure how to react.
She was nonplussed by the unexpected question during the interview.
(North America, informal) Unfazed; not disconcerted or perturbed.
Despite the sudden power outage, the speaker remained nonplussed and continued her presentation.
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.
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