How Do You Spell NONPLUSSING?

Pronunciation: [nˌɒnplˈʌsɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "nonplussing" can be confusing to spell because it contains two sets of double letters. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /nɒnˈplʌsɪŋ/, which breaks down the pronunciation into syllables. The first syllable is pronounced "non", as in "not", followed by "pluss", which is pronounced with a short u sound, as in "bus". The final syllable is pronounced "ing", as in "sing". Nonplussing means to perplex or confuse someone, and is often used in situations where a person is thrown off balance or left uncertain about what to do next.

NONPLUSSING Meaning and Definition

1. Nonplussing is a verb that refers to the act of causing someone to be puzzled, confused, or unsure about what to say or do in a particular situation. It is derived from the term "nonplus," which means to put someone at a loss as to how to proceed or respond.

   When someone is nonplussed, they are caught off guard or surprised by something unexpected, leaving them temporarily unable to think clearly or make a decision. This state of perplexity or bewilderment may stem from a variety of circumstances, such as encountering a complex problem, receiving an unexpected question, or being faced with an unfamiliar situation for which they have no ready answer.

   Nonplussing often arises in situations where there is a sudden interruption in expectations or a discrepancy between reality and one's assumptions. It can leave individuals feeling disoriented or uncertain, struggling to find the appropriate words or actions to navigate the situation. Being nonplussed can occur in personal interactions, academic or professional settings, and other areas of life where unforeseen challenges arise.

   Nonplussing can be both an emotional and cognitive experience, as it involves not only feeling confused or perplexed but also grappling with a temporary state of mental paralysis. However, although nonplussing may momentarily disorient or frustrate individuals, it can also present an opportunity for growth and the development of problem-solving skills as they seek alternate paths or strategies to overcome the obstacles that have thrown them off balance.

Common Misspellings for NONPLUSSING

• nonplussingg
• Nonpluscing
• Nonplussiging

Etymology of NONPLUSSING

The word "nonplussing" comes from the verb "nonplus". "Nonplus" originated in the 16th century, derived from the Latin phrase "non plus", which means "no more" or "no further". In Latin, "non" means "not" and "plus" means "more". Over time, "nonplus" evolved to mean confusion, bewilderment, or a state of being perplexed. The suffix "-ing" is added to create the present participle form, "nonplussing", indicating the ongoing act or process of nonplussing someone or causing confusion.

Conjugate verb Nonplussing

CONDITIONAL

I would nonplussing

you would nonplussing

he/she/it would nonplussing

we would nonplussing

they would nonplussing

I would nonplus

we would nonplus

you would nonplus

he/she/it would nonplus

they would nonplus

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be nonplussinging

you would be nonplussinging

he/she/it would be nonplussinging

we would be nonplussinging

they would be nonplussinging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have nonplussing

you would have nonplussing

he/she/it would have nonplussing

we would have nonplussing

they would have nonplussing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been nonplussinging

you would have been nonplussinging

he/she/it would have been nonplussinging

we would have been nonplussinging

they would have been nonplussinging

FUTURE

I will nonplussing

you will nonplussing

he/she/it will nonplussing

we will nonplussing

they will nonplussing

I will nonplus

we will nonplus

you will nonplus

he/she/it will nonplus

they will nonplus

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be nonplussinging

you will be nonplussinging

he/she/it will be nonplussinging

we will be nonplussinging

they will be nonplussinging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have nonplussung

you will have nonplussung

he/she/it will have nonplussung

we will have nonplussung

they will have nonplussung

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been nonplussinging

you will have been nonplussinging

he/she/it will have been nonplussinging

we will have been nonplussinging

they will have been nonplussinging

IMPERATIVE

you nonplussing

we let´s nonplussing

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nonplussing

PAST

I nonplussang

you nonplussang

he/she/it nonplussang

we nonplussang

they nonplussang

I nonplussed, nonplused

we nonplussed, nonplused

you nonplussed, nonplused

he/she/it nonplussed, nonplused

they nonplussed, nonplused

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was nonplussinging

you were nonplussinging

he/she/it was nonplussinging

we were nonplussinging

they were nonplussinging

PAST PARTICIPLE

nonplussung

PAST PERFECT

I had nonplussung

you had nonplussung

he/she/it had nonplussung

we had nonplussung

they had nonplussung

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been nonplussinging

you had been nonplussinging

he/she/it had been nonplussinging

we had been nonplussinging

they had been nonplussinging

PRESENT

I nonplussing

you nonplussing

he/she/it nonplussings

we nonplussing

they nonplussing

I nonplus

we nonplus

you nonplus

he/she/it nonplusses, nonpluses

they nonplus

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am nonplussinging

you are nonplussinging

he/she/it is nonplussinging

we are nonplussinging

they are nonplussinging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

nonplussinging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have nonplussung

you have nonplussung

he/she/it has nonplussung

we have nonplussung

they have nonplussung

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been nonplussinging

you have been nonplussinging

he/she/it has been nonplussinging

we have been nonplussinging

they have been nonplussinging

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