nonplussed

Meanings

• adjective

  Surprised or confused to the point of being unsure how to react.

  - "Despite the unexpected question, she remained nonplussed."
  - "The politician was nonplussed by the difficult question during the debate."

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Pronunciation

1. /nɒnˈplʌst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

confounded , foiled , frustrated , perplexed , thwarted , vexed

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'non plus,' meaning 'no more,' indicating a state of being at a loss or having no more solutions.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nonplussed' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and music.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' Atticus Finch is described as being nonplussed by the racism he encounters in the town.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dumbfounded: A synonym for nonplussed, meaning surprised or bewildered.

2. Perplexed: A synonym for nonplussed, meaning confused or baffled.

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Culture

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Nonplussed has been used in literature to describe characters' reactions to unexpected events or situations. In 'Moby Dick,' for example, Captain Ahab is described as being nonplussed by the whale's size and power.

How to Memorize "nonplussed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a puzzled expression on their face, unsure of how to react to a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being surprised or unsure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Nonplussed: No More Possibilities' to help remember the definition.

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