Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonplused
adjective
/ˈnɒn.plʌst/
Definition
To be perplexed or bewildered, leaving one unsure of how to respond.
Examples
- She was nonplused by the unexpected question during the interview.
- The magic trick left the audience nonplused and intrigued.
- When he realized he had forgotten his lines, he became nonplused and stood in silence.
Meaning
The state of being so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to act or respond.
Synonyms
- puzzled
- bewildered
- confounded
