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Definition of nonplussed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

nonplussed

adjective
 
/ˌnɒnˈplʌst/
 
/ˌnɑːnˈplʌst/
(US English also nonplused)
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  1. surprised and confused so that you do not know what to do or say
    • Branson seemed a little nonplussed at Ellie’s refusal.
    • He was rather nonplussed by her question.
See nonplussed in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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