nonplused

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling surprised, taken aback, or disconcerted.

  - "After hearing the unexpected news, she was nonplused."
  - "The speaker's sudden outburst left the audience nonplused."

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Variants

List of all variants of nonplused that leads to same result
nonplus , nonplused , nonpluses , nonplusing , nonplussed , nonplusses , nonplussing

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century, from the Middle English 'nonplussed,' meaning 'baffled, perplexed.'

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Trivia

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1. Nonplussed is a relatively rare word, but it adds depth and richness to language.

2. The word nonplussed comes from the Middle English 'nonplussed,' which means 'baffled, perplexed,' and is derived from the Latin 'non plus,' meaning 'not more.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Surprised: A feeling of shock or astonishment, often accompanied by nonplussedness.

2. Baffled: Feeling confused or perplexed, which can lead to a nonplussed state.

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Culture

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Nonplused has been used in literature and poetry to depict characters' reactions to unexpected events or situations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night,' Viola expresses her nonplussed state after discovering she is in love with Duke Orsino.

How to Memorize "nonplused"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking surprised or taken aback, as if they've been hit with a sudden revelation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with feeling surprised or taken aback.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: N - Nonplussed, feeling Surprised.

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