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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.

Synonyms

  • Nonplused
  • Nonplussed
  • Puzzled
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