At A Loss (Adjective)
Meaning
Filled with bewilderment; "at a loss to understand those remarks"; "puzzled that she left without saying goodbye".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The detective was at a loss to explain why the suspect had left no fingerprints at the scene.
- She was at a loss for words when her friend revealed the surprise party.
- After hearing the news, he was at a loss to understand why his business partner had made such a reckless decision.
- The student was completely at a loss, having never studied for the pop quiz that had been sprung on them that morning.
- When her phone suddenly stopped working, she was at a loss as to what could be causing the problem.