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
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
Refusing to accept no answer for an answer, the students settled into the nonplussed Knight’s house to await a substantive reply.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
