nonplus (Meaning)
nonplus (v)
be a mystery or bewildering to
nonplus (n.)
A state or condition which daffles reason or confounds judgment; insuperable difficalty; inability to proceed or decide; puzzle; quandary.
nonplus (v. t.)
To puzzle; to confound; to perplex; to cause to stop by embarrassment.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nonplus
nonplus Sentence Examples
- The unexpected turn of events left me utterly nonplussed.
- The enigmatic riddle nonplussed even the most seasoned cryptographers.
- The audacious proposal nonplussed the entire committee.
- Her nonchalant demeanor nonplussed her adversaries, who expected hostility.
- The enigmatic painting nonplussed the art critics, leaving them baffled.
- The politician's convoluted speech nonplussed the audience, who struggled to follow his logic.
- The sudden disappearance of the evidence nonplussed the investigators.
- The intricate dance moves nonplussed the spectators, who were captivated by their complexity.
- The enigmatic message nonplussed the recipients, leaving them uncertain of its meaning.
- The child's precocious intelligence nonplussed her parents, who marveled at her abilities.
FAQs About the word nonplus
be a mystery or bewildering toA state or condition which daffles reason or confounds judgment; insuperable difficalty; inability to proceed or decide; puzzle; q
embarrass, confuse, fluster, disconcert, confound, discomfit, discountenance, unsettle, abash, distress
encourage, encourage, console, calm, console, comfort, soothe, calm,relieve, comfort
The unexpected turn of events left me utterly nonplussed.
The enigmatic riddle nonplussed even the most seasoned cryptographers.
The audacious proposal nonplussed the entire committee.
Her nonchalant demeanor nonplussed her adversaries, who expected hostility.
