WordValeadjective
nonplussed
surprised and confused
In more detail
1. (adjective) so confused or surprised that you do not know what to do or say
2. (adjective) not worried or bothered by something
Examples
- 1. She looked nonplussed when he suddenly asked her to marry him.
- 2. He seemed nonplussed by the criticism of his work.
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