Vocabulary Entry

nonplussed

|adjective • verb

adjective

confused, bewildered, or unsure about how to respond.

Example Sentences

"She felt nonplussed when asked a question she didn't expect."

"His nonplussed expression indicated that he didn’t know what to say next."

"The sudden change of plans left everyone nonplussed."

verb

Example Sentences

"The unexpected news nonplussed everyone in the room."

"His complicated explanation nonplussed the audience."

"She didn’t mean to nonpluss him, but her silence confused him."