as in to embarrass
to throw into a state of self-conscious distress
I was nonplussed by his openly expressed admiration of me
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Recent Examples of nonplus
And its performer was no doubt slightly nonplussed, too; Having previously claimed the track could elevate Rita Ora's career to new heights, Warren then called out the British singer for failing to promote it.
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Jon O'Brien, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2020
Grijalva was nonplussed about the efforts against Sinema, who, like McSally, was in Washington, D.C., for Trump's Senate impeachment trial.
—Katie Surma, azcentral, 25 Jan. 2020
There is nothing wrong with this gentleman or anyone else who is nonplussed by a book that has been widely hailed by the critical establishment.
—John Warner, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
While Petty’s criminal past has been a concern to some fans, Minaj is nonplussed.
—Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 30 Oct. 2019
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Jon O'Brien, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2020
Grijalva was nonplussed about the efforts against Sinema, who, like McSally, was in Washington, D.C., for Trump's Senate impeachment trial.
—Katie Surma, azcentral, 25 Jan. 2020
There is nothing wrong with this gentleman or anyone else who is nonplussed by a book that has been widely hailed by the critical establishment.
—John Warner, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
While Petty’s criminal past has been a concern to some fans, Minaj is nonplussed.
—Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 30 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonplus
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Punk proceeded to beatdown and embarrass McIntyre, leading to Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract and winning the title from McIntyre.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Hippler said in the new order bringing more attention to it in opening statements and through expert testimony would add more time to the already lengthy trial and probably confuse the jury.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rob Lowe was recently confused for another celebrity during a Hollywood bus tour.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Zmuda flustered Kaufman, throwing him off his rhythm, leading to more awkward silence and melancholy.—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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As for defense, Mission Hills flustered the hosts, forcing 17 turnovers.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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The line between the two is seamless and not at all disconcerting.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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The first 10 minutes of USC’s NCAA tournament debut had been disconcerting enough already.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Nonplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonplus. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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