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nonplussed

adjective/nɑnˈplʌst/

perplexed or confused to the point of being unsure how to react

She was nonplussed by the unexpected turn of events at the meeting, leaving her unsure of how to respond.

perplexedbewilderedconfused
word origin — The word 'nonplussed' comes from the Latin phrase 'non plus', meaning 'not more'. Initially, it was used in English from the early 17th century to describe someone who is at a loss for words or unsure how to react.