nonplussed
Example Sentences
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I was nonplussed at a 1992 symposium in Vienna when a hall filled with international art world denizens went absolutely wild, cheering and stomping when Kelley was introduced on a panel.
From Los Angeles Times
Democrats are also suddenly nonplussed about lapsing food-stamp benefits or government subsidized preschool.
Ford, who died of natural causes at age 93 in 2006, was said to be nonplussed by Moore’s attempt on his life.
From Los Angeles Times
"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
Once Short was gone, Fallon said, “You never kiss me like that anymore,” to a nonplussed Michaels.
From Los Angeles Times
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