Nonplussed (Adjective)
Meaning
Filled with bewilderment; "at a loss to understand those remarks"; "puzzled that she left without saying goodbye".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was nonplussed by the sudden change in his behavior and couldn't quite understand what had triggered it.
- The cryptic message left him nonplussed, and he struggled to decipher its meaning.
- Upon hearing the news of the company's bankruptcy, investors were left nonplussed, having no prior indication of financial trouble.
- Her apparent lack of concern during the fire drill left the instructor nonplussed, as she seemed completely unphased by the situation.
- Witnesses were nonplussed by the unexpected turn of events, unsure of how to react or what to expect next.