variants
also nonplusing
as in embarrassing
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
I was nonplussed by his openly expressed admiration of me
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also nonplusing
as in perplexing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonplussing
Adjective
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At least there’s still perplexing songs to listen to.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
23 July 2025 -
The accusations of bad faith are not only perplexing but inaccurate.—
The Daily News,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The young actor has a disconcerting awareness of the roiling potential of his changing body.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even without Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota’s size remains disconcerting to the Nuggets, especially when Aaron Gordon is out.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now, according to a report in the Financial Times, the U.K. government is seeking ways to avoid a confrontation with the tech companies, through fear of upsetting Donald Trump’s U.S. administration.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ray as the Fisherman is not a one-to-one comparison — this would be a little more like David Arquette’s Dewey being revealed as Ghostface, a slightly less upsetting development.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Data site Census Reporter whispers a hopeful, yet slightly dismaying, truth: over half of Austinites are unattached.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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And developers who take on the spatial complexities of working with old architecture face a dismaying array of bureaucratic and financial challenges.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Don’t come over here disturbing my peace if mahogany queens aren’t your preferred type.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crimping is the process of severing a crop at the base and laying it over to create a decomposing thatch/mulch layer for the garden without disturbing the soil.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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While the star attractions, Hidden Dune and Star Dune, tower approximately 750 feet above the valley floor, one of the park’s extraordinary features is Medano Creek, a seasonal stream that emerges in spring and early summer.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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It’s been an incredible year for gaming in just the first six months, with the release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (93), Blue Prince (92), Split Fiction (91) and Death Stranding 2 (89).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Every day on set is a gift thanks to the dedication, talent, and friendship of our incredible cast and crew.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The Royal Portrush Challenge Royal Portrush's Dunluce Links presents a spectacular and challenging test, with holes that wind through some of the choppiest dunes among courses in the Open Championship rota.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For the Osaka exhibition, the executive wanted a blend of tradition and modernity — plus new discoveries galore, all displayed in spectacular fashion.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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“Nonplussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonplussing. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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