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nonplussed

[non-pluhst] / nɒnˈplʌst /








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Collections by new designer Demna are going down well with American consumers, but shoppers everywhere else are nonplussed so far.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

In a brief phone interview, a worker at Unique Bite Eatery in Indio appeared nonplussed and said there was no damage at the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 19, 2026

Currencies, bonds, and stocks appeared to be nonplussed.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

"This is how I'd do it if I was DJ," he tells a group of nonplussed staff as dance music strains at his laptop speakers.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2025

Perplexed, Harry looked to Hermione for help, but she shook her head, apparently as nonplussed as he was.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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