[
US
/nɑnˈpɫəst/
]
[ UK /nˌɒnplˈʌst/ ]
[ UK /nˌɒnplˈʌst/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
filled with bewilderment
puzzled that she left without saying goodbye
at a loss to understand those remarks
How To Use nonplussed In A Sentence
- It flavored her light, airy tone as she spoke, partially to herself, and somewhat to Mira, who sat back on her heels and watched the scene unfold, nonplussed.
- I'm totally nonplussed as to what the note means.
- She was charming, but a little nonplussed. Times, Sunday Times
- Hoggard looked tired and slightly nonplussed by events, which were both understandable reactions.
- The carefree but complaining tone I used nonplussed Rose into lowering the tip of the punty iron for the moment. Shattered
- Felix is nonplussed by the pills, but others are less thrilled about the daily regime.
- The present Lord MacDonald and Chief of Clan Donald - known as Godfrey - is totally nonplussed by the sale of the barony and has no plans to bid for the title.
- She expected him to ask for a scotch and was rather nonplussed when he asked her to mix him a martini and lemonade.
- Since I am not a runner, I confess I am nonplussed.
- Yes, the "nonplussed" in the technically incorrect yet increasingly common sense of the word eyes of society have undoubtedly sculpted me into whatever it is I am today. BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz!