nonplus
/nɑnˈplʌs/
noun
- A state of being confused or uncertain.
- He was in a complete nonplus when he saw the empty room.
- The complicated instructions put everyone into a nonplus.
- Her nonplus was evident from the puzzled look on her face.
verb
- To surprise or confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
- The magician's trick nonplused the audience, leaving them speechless.
- The unexpected question nonplused the speaker, who paused for a long moment.
- Her sudden resignation nonplused the entire team.
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