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- Dictionarynonplus/nɒnˈplʌs/
verb
- 1. surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react: "Diane was nonplussed by such an odd question"
noun
- 1. a state of being very surprised and confused: "reduced to a perfect nonplus, he rose from his chair"
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May 8, 2023 · The meaning of NONPLUS is a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary. How to use nonplus in a sentence. Don't Let Nonplus Perplex You Synonym Discussion of Nonplus.
To nonplus is to baffle or confuse someone to the point that they have nothing to say. Something weird and mysterious can nonplus you, like a play that is performed entirely by chickens.
Definition of 'nonplus' Word Frequency. nonplus in British English. (nɒnˈplʌs ) verb Word forms: -plusses, -plussing, -plussed, US -pluses, -plusing, -plused. 1. (transitive) to put at a loss; confound. he was nonplussed by the sudden announcement. noun Word forms: plural -pluses. 2. a state of utter perplexity prohibiting action or speech.
Nonplus definition: to render utterly perplexed by something unexpected; puzzle completely. See examples of NONPLUS used in a sentence.
Dictionary definition of nonplus. To cause someone to be puzzled or bewildered, to the point of being unable to respond or react. "The mysteries of the universe continue to nonplus even the most dedicated researchers."
1. To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder. 2. Usage Problem To cause to feel indifferent or bored. n. A state of bewilderment or perplexity. [From Latin nōn plūs, no more : nōn, not; see non- + plūs, more; see pelə- in Indo-European roots .]
Nonplus definition: To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder.
What does the word nonplus mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word nonplus, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word nonplus? Fewer than 0.01 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.
a state of utter perplexity prohibiting action or speech.
definition: to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. He was nonplussed by the sudden and extreme change in her mood.
