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NONPLUSED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nonplused mean?
• NONPLUSED (adjective)
The adjective NONPLUSED has 1 sense:
1. filled with bewilderment
Familiarity information: NONPLUSED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Filled with bewilderment
Synonyms:
at a loss; nonplused; nonplussed; puzzled
Context example:
puzzled that she left without saying goodbye
Similar:
perplexed (full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment)
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