nonplus — to cause someone to be so surprised and confused that they are unsure how to react
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone to be so surprised and confused that they are unsure how to react
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːnplʌs/
Korean meaning: 당황하게 하다, 어찌할 바를 모르게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **논**플러스
Example Sentences
- The magician's impossible trick left the entire audience nonplussed.
- When asked to explain why he was wearing two different shoes, Tom looked completely nonplussed.
- The cat seemed nonplussed when its favorite napping spot was occupied by a robot vacuum.
nonplus
VERB//ˈnɑːnplʌs//
to cause someone to be so surprised and confused that they are unsure how to react
The complex presentation nonplussed the confused audience member completely
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The surplus did nonplus him thus!
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Origin
From Latin 'non plus', literally meaning 'no more' or 'nothing further'. It originally described a state where no more could be said or done, leaving someone at a complete loss.
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“The magician's impossible trick left the entire audience nonplussed.”
“When asked to explain why he was wearing two different shoes, Tom looked completely nonplussed.”
“The cat seemed nonplussed when its favorite napping spot was occupied by a robot vacuum.”
“Her sudden resignation nonplussed the management team.”
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