nonpluses Synonyms

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to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do, a state of bafflement or perplexity

Emily's unconventional dress nonplused her friends, eliciting a mixture of amusement and bewilderment.
The sudden change in company policy nonplused the employees, leaving them uncertain about their future roles.
The professor's abstruse lecture on quantum physics nonplused the students, leaving them feeling utterly lost.
The artist's unconventional approach to painting nonplused critics, challenging their established notions of art.
The unexpected snowfall nonplused the city, causing widespread disruption and traffic chaos.
The teenager's precocious intelligence nonplused her teachers, forcing them to rethink their curriculum.
The discovery of a well-preserved dinosaur fossil nonplused paleontologists, shedding new light on the evolution of prehistoric creatures.
The politician's controversial statement nonplused his supporters, forcing him to backtrack and clarify his position.
The sudden appearance of a stranger at the isolated cabin nonplused the residents, raising concerns about their safety.
The scientist's revolutionary theory on the nature of the universe nonplused the academic community, sparking a fierce debate.

to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do, a state of bafflement or perplexity

rattles,embarrasses, discountenances, disturbs, mortifies, disconcerts, abashes, confuses, perturbs, upsets

consoles, assures, comforts, calms, encourages, soothes,relieves, cheers, emboldens,buoys

Emily's unconventional dress nonplused her friends, eliciting a mixture of amusement and bewilderment.

The sudden change in company policy nonplused the employees, leaving them uncertain about their future roles.

The professor's abstruse lecture on quantum physics nonplused the students, leaving them feeling utterly lost.

The artist's unconventional approach to painting nonplused critics, challenging their established notions of art.