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- DictionaryNon·plussed/ˌnänˈpləst/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react: "he would be completely nonplussed and embarrassed at the idea"
- 2. (of a person) not disconcerted; unperturbed. informal North American
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Nonplussed means unsure or perplexed, or unimpressed or unfazed, depending on the context. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Nonplussed means perplexed or at a loss, not unconcerned or unruffled. Learn how this word evolved from a Latin phrase and why some people misuse it today.
Nonplussed means surprised, confused, and not certain how to react. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with synonyms, related words, and translations.
Nonplussed means surprised, confused, and not certain how to react. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.
Nonplussed means totally perplexed, puzzled, or confused, often to the point of not knowing what to do or say. Nonplussed is primarily used as an adjective, but it can also be the past tense of the verb nonplus, meaning to perplex, puzzle, or utterly confuse someone.
Nonplussed means faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do. It can be used as an adjective or a verb. Find out more synonyms, antonyms, and related words for nonplussed on Merriam-Webster Thesaurus.
IPA guide. If a conversation with someone leaves you scratching your head and wondering what point they were trying to make, you are nonplussed: bewildered, puzzled, often speechless. Interestingly, there is no word plussed. You can only be nonplussed.
