nonplused

/nɑnˈplʌst/
adjective
  1. Feeling confused or surprised, not knowing what to say or do.
    • She looked nonplused when the teacher asked her a question she hadn't studied.
    • The team was nonplused by the sudden change in the project deadline.
    • He stood nonplused, staring at the broken machine.
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