Nonplussed
adjective
Confused and unsure how to react.
She was nonplussed by his sudden declaration of love.
Often appears as...
- seem nonplussed
- look nonplussed
adjective
Not worried or not bothered.
He seemed nonplussed by the news.
Often appears as...
- appear nonplussed
- feel nonplussed
adjective
Confused and unsure how to react.
She was nonplussed by his sudden declaration of love.
Often appears as...
- seem nonplussed
- look nonplussed
adjective
Not worried or not bothered.
He seemed nonplussed by the news.
Often appears as...
- appear nonplussed
- feel nonplussed
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element
Often used when something is so surprising it causes confusion and stops you from reacting quickly.
After the magician vanished, the audience was completely nonplussed.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Use 'nonplussed' to describe someone's reaction to events they didn't foresee and don't know how to handle.
When the lights went out during her presentation, she stood nonplussed.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reaction
The reaction is internal, so someone might appear calm but is actually nonplussed.
Despite her composed face, she felt completely nonplussed.
Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element
Often used when something is so surprising it causes confusion and stops you from reacting quickly.
After the magician vanished, the audience was completely nonplussed.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Use 'nonplussed' to describe someone's reaction to events they didn't foresee and don't know how to handle.
When the lights went out during her presentation, she stood nonplussed.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reaction
The reaction is internal, so someone might appear calm but is actually nonplussed.
Despite her composed face, she felt completely nonplussed.
Pro Tip 1/3Surprise Element
Often used when something is so surprising it causes confusion and stops you from reacting quickly.
After the magician vanished, the audience was completely nonplussed.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Situations
Use 'nonplussed' to describe someone's reaction to events they didn't foresee and don't know how to handle.
When the lights went out during her presentation, she stood nonplussed.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Reaction
The reaction is internal, so someone might appear calm but is actually nonplussed.
Despite her composed face, she felt completely nonplussed.
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Quote examples
Adrian Dunbar
Irish Actor
People believe that forensics these days is the answer to everything and because we believe so ardently that forensics can lead us to the criminal we're also a bit nonplussed when someone gets in there and manipulates forensics to their advantage.
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Romola Garai
English Actress
I get nonplussed by all the Fifties retro-revival aesthetic. Would we really want to be in our pinnies in our kitchen weeping? I find the kitchen, housewifey aesthetic repugnant.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
My cheeks explode when I smile. That's why I have to look so nonplussed.
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Adrian Dunbar
Irish Actor
People believe that forensics these days is the answer to everything and because we believe so ardently that forensics can lead us to the criminal we're also a bit nonplussed when someone gets in there and manipulates forensics to their advantage.
Quote examples
Romola Garai
English Actress
I get nonplussed by all the Fifties retro-revival aesthetic. Would we really want to be in our pinnies in our kitchen weeping? I find the kitchen, housewifey aesthetic repugnant.
Quote examples
Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
My cheeks explode when I smile. That's why I have to look so nonplussed.
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