nonplus

²nonplus

verb

nonplussed also nonplused \-ˈpləst\nonplus·sing also nonplus·ing \-ˈplə-siŋ\

Definition of NONPLUS

transitive verb

: to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do : perplex

Examples of NONPLUS

1. <I was nonplussed by his openly expressed admiration of me.>

First Known Use of NONPLUS

1591

Related to NONPLUS

Synonyms: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, faze, fluster, mortify, embarrass, rattle

Related Words: agitate, bother, chagrin, discomfort, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distress, disturb, perturb, put off, put out, unhinge, unsettle, upset; debase, degrade, demean, humble, humiliate, queer, shame

Near Antonyms: calm, comfort, console, relieve, soothe; buoy, cheer, embolden, encourage, hearten; assure, reassure

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