nonplused
The word “nonplused” has 2 syllables: non-plused
It's pronounced as /ˌnɑnˈplʌst/
What is synonym and antonym for nonplused?
In the thesaurus, “nonplused” has 69 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nonplused along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nonplused
- abashed
- agape
- aghast
- agitated
- amazed
- astonished
- at a loss
- baffled
- bamboozled
- beat
- bewildered
- blown-away
- bothered
- bowled over
- breathless
- buffaloed
- chagrined
- confounded
- confused
- debased
- degraded
- demeaned
- discomfited
- discomforted
- discomposed
- disconcerted
- discountenanced
- dismayed
- disquieted
- distressed
- disturbed
- dumb
- embarrassed
- fazed
- flabbergasted
- floored
- flustered
- hard put
- hard-pressed
- humbled
- humiliated
- knocked
- licked
- mortified
- overcome
- overwhelmed
- perplexed
- perturbed
- put off
- put out
- put to it
- puzzled
- queered
- rattled
- shamed
- shocked
- speechless
- staggered
- startled
- stuck
- stumped
- stunned
- surprised
- taken aback
- thrown
- thunderstruck
- unhinged
- unsettled
- upset
Antonyms for nonplused
- assured
- aware
- buoyed
- calmed
- cheered
- comforted
- composed
- consoled
- emboldened
- encouraged
- expectant
- heartened
- reassured
- relieved
- soothed
- undaunted
- unfazed
- unsurprised
- untroubled
Meanings of nonplused
- verb
- Confused, puzzled, or unsure about how to react or proceed.
Example Sentences
- She looked nonplused when the instructions suddenly changed.
- The audience appeared nonplused by the unexpected ending.
- He seemed nonplused after hearing the complicated explanation.
- The manager was nonplused by the unusual request.
- Several students felt nonplused during the difficult discussion.
On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nonplused, such as: abashed, agape, aghast, agitated, amazed, assured, astonished.
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Related Words
abased
- abandoned
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abashed
- agitated
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- in a tizzy
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- nonplused
- nonplussed
- perturbed
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- rustic
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- self-conscious
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- self-effacing
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- sheepish
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- stiff
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baffled
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- adhered
- agape
- aghast
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hagridden
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- gotten
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- nonplused
- nonplussed
- peeved
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hagrode
- abashed
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- nonplused
- nonplussed
- peeved
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- worried