Definition of Nonplussed
Nonplussed
non·plussed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Completely puzzled or perplexed; utterly bewildered.
e.g. The complex math problem left the student nonplussed.
(adjective)
(American, considered to be incorrect) not impressed, surprised, or bothered by something, unaffected;
e.g. She appeared to be nonplussed by the amazing news.
(verb)
confused or puzzled someone and took them by surprise, making them unsure of how to act, think, or react;
e.g. This puzzle has nonplussed scholars for years.
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