Pronunciation: /nɑːnplʌs/
noun a state of perplexity or confusion
A1 I was in a state of nonplus when I couldn't find my keys.
A2 Her sudden resignation left us in a state of nonplus.
B1 The complex math problem left the students in a state of nonplus.
B2 The politician's response to the controversial question left the audience in nonplus.
C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research findings caused a nonplus among his peers.
C2 The artist's abstract painting left critics in a state of nonplus, unable to fully comprehend its meaning.
verb to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do
A1 She was nonplussed by the sudden change in plans.
A2 The difficult math problem nonplussed the students.
B1 The complex legal jargon nonplussed the jury members.
B2 His calm demeanor nonplussed the aggressive interviewer.
C1 The unexpected turn of events nonplussed even the seasoned negotiator.
C2 Her ability to think quickly in high-pressure situations never failed to nonplus her colleagues.
formal The complex mathematical problem left the students in a state of nonplus.
informal I was completely nonplussed by his sudden outburst.
slang I was totally nonplussed when she told me she was quitting her job.
figurative The unexpected turn of events left me in a state of nonplus.
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