How Do You Spell NONPLUSED?

Pronunciation: [nˌɒnplˈʌsd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "nonplused" can be confusing for many. The word is pronounced as /nɒnplʌzd/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable. The term originally referred to the state of being perplexed or in a state of confusion. Over time, it has also come to mean being stunned or at a loss for words. Despite its seeming complexity, there is no need to be nonplused about this commonly used word - simply break it down phonetically and you'll be able to spell, pronounce and use it correctly.

NONPLUSED Meaning and Definition

1. Nonplused is an adjective that describes a state of confusion, bewilderment, or being at a loss for words or ideas. When someone is nonplused, they are often completely surprised, shocked, or perplexed by a situation, question, or statement. They may feel so bewildered that they are momentarily unsure of how to react or respond. Nonplused is synonymous with other terms like flabbergasted, dumbfounded, or stupefied.

   The term originated from the Latin word "non plus," meaning "no more." In this context, nonplused implies that a person has reached the limits of their understanding or has encountered a situation that exceeds their ability to comprehend or process. Nonplused can be used to describe someone who is confounded by unexpected circumstances or a puzzling remark. It often suggests a state of speechlessness or being unable to think clearly due to the sheer surprise or novelty of the situation.

   Nonplused can be associated with situations that challenge a person's preconceived notions or expectations, leaving them momentarily unable to articulate a response or formulate coherent thoughts. It captures the feeling of being completely caught off guard or mentally stunned, often leaving the individual somewhat flustered. The term conveys a temporary state of disorientation or mind-block, emphasizing the unexpected, perplexing nature of the situation at hand.

Common Misspellings for NONPLUSED

• bonplused
• monplused
• jonplused
• honplused
• ninplused
• nknplused
• nlnplused
• npnplused
• n0nplused
• n9nplused
• nobplused
• nomplused
• nojplused
• nohplused
• nonolused
• nonllused
• non-lused
• non0lused
• nonpkused

Etymology of NONPLUSED

The word "nonplused" comes from the Latin term "non plus" meaning "no more". It originated in the late 16th century and was initially used to describe someone who was at a loss for words or confused, unable to proceed. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a state of being bewildered, perplexed, or surprised.

Similar spelling words for NONPLUSED

• nonplus,
• nonplussed,
• nonuple.

Conjugate verb Nonplused

CONDITIONAL

I would nonplus

we would nonplus

you would nonplus

he/she/it would nonplus

they would nonplus

FUTURE

I will nonplus

we will nonplus

you will nonplus

he/she/it will nonplus

they will nonplus

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nonplussed, will have nonplused

we will have nonplussed, will have nonplused

you will have nonplussed, will have nonplused

he/she/it will have nonplussed, will have nonplused

they will have nonplussed, will have nonplused

PAST

I nonplussed, nonplused

we nonplussed, nonplused

you nonplussed, nonplused

he/she/it nonplussed, nonplused

they nonplussed, nonplused

PAST PERFECT

I had nonplussed, had nonplused

we had nonplussed, had nonplused

you had nonplussed, had nonplused

he/she/it had nonplussed, had nonplused

they had nonplussed, had nonplused

PRESENT

I nonplus

we nonplus

you nonplus

he/she/it nonplusses, nonpluses

they nonplus

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nonplused, have nonplussed

we have nonplused, have nonplussed

you have nonplussed, have nonplused

he/she/it has nonplused, has nonplussed

they have nonplused, have nonplussed

I am nonplussing, am nonplusing

we are nonplusing, are nonplussing

you are nonplussing, are nonplusing

you are nonplusing, are nonplussing

he/she/it is nonplusing, is nonplussing

they are nonplusing, are nonplussing

I was nonplusing, was nonplussing

we were nonplussing, were nonplusing

you were nonplusing, were nonplussing

you were nonplussing, were nonplusing

he/she/it was nonplussing, was nonplusing

they were nonplussing, were nonplusing

I will be nonplussing, will be nonplusing

we will be nonplussing, will be nonplusing

you will be nonplussing, will be nonplusing

he/she/it will be nonplussing, will be nonplusing

they will be nonplussing, will be nonplusing

I have been nonplusing, have been nonplussing

we have been nonplusing, have been nonplussing

you have been nonplussing, have been nonplusing

he/she/it has been nonplussing, has been nonplusing

they have been nonplusing, have been nonplussing

I had been nonplussing, had been nonplusing

we had been nonplussing, had been nonplusing

you had been nonplussing, had been nonplusing

he/she/it had been nonplussing, had been nonplusing

they had been nonplussing, had been nonplusing

I will have been nonplusing, will have been nonplussing

we will have been nonplusing, will have been nonplussing

you will have been nonplusing, will have been nonplussing

he/she/it will have been nonplusing, will have been nonplussing

they will have been nonplusing, will have been nonplussing

I would have nonplussed, would have nonplused

we would have nonplussed, would have nonplused

you would have nonplussed, would have nonplused

he/she/it would have nonplussed, would have nonplused

they would have nonplussed, would have nonplused

I would be nonplusing, would be nonplussing

we would be nonplusing, would be nonplussing

you would be nonplusing, would be nonplussing

he/she/it would be nonplusing, would be nonplussing

they would be nonplusing, would be nonplussing

I would have been nonplussing, would have been nonplusing

we would have been nonplussing, would have been nonplusing

you would have been nonplussing, would have been nonplusing

he/she/it would have been nonplussing, would have been nonplusing

they would have been nonplussing, would have been nonplusing