Word of the DayAugust 28, 2025

nonplussed

Definition

to be unsure of how to react to a situation, usually due to something unexpected happening

Example Usage

the child just froze and watched, nonplussed, the peacock poke its head through the dining room window

Synonyms

  • stunned
  • disconcerted
  • bewildered
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