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nonplussed

[non-pluhst] / nɒnˈplʌst /








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The unflappable Lincoln might have been a little nonplussed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Currencies, bonds, and stocks appeared to be nonplussed.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

But Rotem Naftalovich, of Rutgers University in New Jersey, one of the three researchers involved, said the US food regulator was nonplussed by the admittedly "wonky" idea.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

I was further nonplussed by a bizarre incident at a large end-of-summer meet.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2024

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




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