nonplusses

/ˌnɒnˈplʌsɪz, ˌnɒnˈplʊsɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that surprises or disappoints someone

“The last-minute cancellation of the concert was a major nonpluss for the excited fans.”

2. verb

To surprise or disappoint someone

“The news of the company’s financial troubles nonplussed the investors.”

Synonyms

  • disappoints
  • flummoxes
  • stuns
  • surprises

Antonyms

  • delights
  • pleases
  • thrills