nonplus

transitive-verb
UK: /nɒnˈplʌs/
US: /nɑːnˈplʌs/

  1. To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

    1. The strange question did nonplus me for a moment.
    2. Her sudden change of heart did nonplus him, as he wasn't ready for this conversation.

  2. To cause someone to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do.

    1. His lack of interest did nonplus her a little bit.
    2. I was utterly nonplussed by his bizarre behavior, so I decided to leave immediately.

Synonyms

baffle amaze puzzle perplex astonish confound bewilder
nonplus noun

  1. A state of bafflement or perplexity; a situation in which one does not know what to do or say.

    1. She was in a nonplus.
    2. The unexpected turn of events left everyone in a state of complete nonplus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonplus" in English means: To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react., To cause someone to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do..

The phonetic transcription of "nonplus" is /nɒnˈplʌs/ in British English and /nɑːnˈplʌs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonplus": baffle, amaze, puzzle, perplex, astonish, confound, bewilder.

Example usage of "nonplus": "The strange question did nonplus me for a moment.". More examples on the page.