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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SoCal embarrassed the Jekyll & Hyde Utah team, who were flying how but who lose easily to the near-last place Hard Eights for their only win of the weekend.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Such an attack might embarrass Trump and spur him to make good on his threat in his address to the nation on Saturday evening to respond to Iran with even greater force.—
Uri Friedman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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Amazon $650 Samsung $650 Best Buy Not to be confused with the Galaxy S24 series, this midrange smartphone from late 2024 has some elements of the flagship phone, but makes some sacrifices to get the price down.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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O’Brien says his critics might be confused because of the novelty of his approach.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Siegemund, 37, plays an unorthodox style of tennis that can leave opponents flustered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Golden State forced Clark into deep 3-point jumpers and flustered the visiting team with tenacious defense in the paint.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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What should be disconcerting for the Giants and Padres — as well as the New York Yankees and Mets, and any other aspiring contender — is that the Dodgers have managed to distance themselves from the competition without looking particularly imposing.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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The movie opens with a screening of his black-and-white movie, which disconcerts Tom because of its echoes of his own youth in this community.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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“Nonplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonplus. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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