nonplusing

Meanings

• lacking the ability to cause surprise or astonishment

  - "The audience was nonplussed by the magician's trick."
  - "Despite the unexpected turn of events, the team remained nonplussed and focused on their goal."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nonplusing
bellying , selling , telling , swelling , welling

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Homophones

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1. nonplus, nonplused, nonplusses, nonplussing
   

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Variants

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nonplus , nonplused , nonpluses , nonplusing , nonplussed , nonplusses , nonplussing

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Forms

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nonplussed (adjective): unsurprised or unaffected by an event or situation., nonplussing (adjective): having the ability to cause surprise or astonishment., nonplusses (noun): a group of people who are unsurprised or unaffected by an event or situation., nonplussed (verb): to cause surprise or astonishment in someone., nonplussing (verb): to act in a way that causes surprise or astonishment in someone.

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Etymology

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From French nonplu, past participle of nonploir, 'to be weary or weary out', from non-, 'not' + plu-, 'worn out'

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Related Concepts

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1. aphasia: A condition caused by damage to the language areas of the brain, resulting in difficulty with understanding or expressing language.

2. alzheimer's disease: A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that typically begins in middle or old age, causing deterioration of memory, thinking skills, and behavior.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term nonplussed is often used to describe a character or audience who are unsurprised or unaffected by an event or situation. This can be used to convey a sense of detachment or indifference, or to highlight the unexpected or extraordinary nature of an event or situation.

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