nonp
lus
Third Person
nonplusses
Present Participle
nonplussing
Past Tense
nonplussed
Past Participle
nonplussed
1
to confuse someone to the point of being unable to proceed or respond
transitive
- The twist at the end of the novel will nonplus most readers, leaving them eager for the next installment.
- The unexpected question from the audience managed to nonplus the experienced speaker.
- The unexpected question nonplussed the candidate during the interview, leaving them momentarily speechless.
- The complex philosophical question nonplussed the students, leaving them unsure of how to respond.
- The sudden change in plans nonplussed the team, as they struggled to adapt.