nonplusses

[US]/[ˈnɒn.plʌs]/
[UK]/[ˈnɑːn.plʌs]/

Translation

v.To cause someone to feel confused and unsure of what to do.
n.A feeling of being confused and unsure of what to do.; A state of perplexity and confusion.

Phrases & Collocations

nonplussed by it

utterly nonplussed

nonplussed expression

being nonplussed

she nonplussed him

nonplussed onlookers

nonplussed state

he nonplussed me

quite nonplussed

nonplussed audience

Example Sentences

the audience expressed their nonplusses at the magician's disappearing act.

her unexpected arrival caused widespread nonplusses among the staff.

he stared blankly, revealing his nonplusses at the complex problem.

the sudden power outage elicited nonplusses from everyone in the room.

despite careful planning, the project's outcome brought some nonplusses.

the speaker's rambling introduction caused considerable nonplusses in the audience.

the team's poor performance sparked nonplusses within the coaching staff.

the ambiguous instructions resulted in many nonplusses among the participants.

the unexpected plot twist generated nonplusses throughout the novel.

the company faced nonplusses regarding the new marketing strategy.

the child's unusual question prompted nonplusses from his parents.

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