nonplussed
Example Sentences
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As his comments become more inflammatory, the film cuts to the increasingly nonplussed reactions of Palantine and an aide, who have realized their driver is unwell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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
"It's hard for me to believe that targets and timing and weapons would not have been classified," he told Gabbard, who remained nonplussed.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2025
Even the old dog, for once, was nonplussed: although he shivered in anticipation and saliva ran from his mouth at the enticing smell, he remained sitting as custom and training decreed.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
