nonplus

ˈnɒnplʌs

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of being completely baffled or puzzled; utter bewilderment

“After hearing the plot twist, Sarah was left in a state of nonplus, unable to guess the ending.”

2. verb

to perplex or puzzle someone completely

“The complex math problem nonplused the student, who had never seen anything like it before.”

Synonyms

  • baffle
  • bewilder
  • perplex
  • puzzle

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • understand