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as in perplexed
faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do
the self-possessed actress seemed uncharacteristically nonplussed after the director's harsh appraisal of her performance
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as in embarrassed
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
I was nonplussed by his openly expressed admiration of me
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Recent Examples of nonplussed
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
The editors do the couple hilariously dirty by continuing to roll (PG-13) footage of their rendezvous in a split screen as Barbie and Kyle each offer their nonplussed commentary.
—Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2024
As the knives come out, DP Balthazar Lab gazes across variously flushed or nonplussed faces, lit by candlelight that becomes progressively less cozy with each passing minute.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
Swift seemingly didn't react, sipping her drink and appearing nonplussed.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
During the tour, journalists and diplomats were taken through a large warehouse, with airport workers looking nonplussed as the group walked between shambolic piles of boxes and floor-to-ceiling shelving units.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
The editors do the couple hilariously dirty by continuing to roll (PG-13) footage of their rendezvous in a split screen as Barbie and Kyle each offer their nonplussed commentary.
—Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2024
As the knives come out, DP Balthazar Lab gazes across variously flushed or nonplussed faces, lit by candlelight that becomes progressively less cozy with each passing minute.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
Swift seemingly didn't react, sipping her drink and appearing nonplussed.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonplussed
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But something’s also got Kat looking very perplexed, and given that this is The Way Home, the mysterious source of her confusion could be anything from a time-travel twist to a relationship speedbump.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Well, prepare to be incredulous or at least a little perplexed.Clem Chambers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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The most interesting aspect that came out of that time with him — besides a green light to make the movie — was that Bob also was a little baffled about the events that went down in the course of our movie.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Murphy made the remark during an interview with WNYC as the public and lawmakers remain baffled over the source of the large drones.Greg Norman, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Don’t be embarrassed to get outside help or an agency to do the initial content work for you.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Their emotional vocabulary will expand over time to incorporate more complex feelings such as frustrated, confused, embarrassed, and disappointed.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, watching scammers get flustered sheds light on the lengths these criminals will go to and highlights the importance of staying vigilant against their schemes.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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But on this day’s errand, in the New Pioneer produce aisle, Greenwell could be mistaken for someone a little more quotidian: an obliging, slightly flustered midwestern husband.Sarah Thankam Mathews, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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“Nonplussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonplussed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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