How to Pronounce "nonplussed"
word
nɑnˈpɫəst
non-PLUHST
nˌɒnplˈʌst
non-plUHST
Definition
Feeling so surprised or confused that you do not know how to react or what to do next.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɑnˈpɫəst
British English
nˌɒnplˈʌst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
non-PLUHST
UK
non-plUHST
Listen in Context
She looked nonplussed when I told her the news.
The students were nonplussed by the difficult question.
He stood nonplussed at the unexpected result.
I was totally nonplussed when he just walked away without a word.