Word: Nonplus (V / N)
Pronunciation: non-PLUS
Word Meaning: Nonplus can be used both as a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to perplex, bewilder, or cause someone to be at a loss for what to say or do. As a noun, it refers to a state of bewilderment or confusion.
Uses in Sentence:
- As a Verb:
- The unexpected question nonplussed the speaker, and he struggled to provide a coherent answer.
- The complex puzzle seemed to nonplus even the most experienced players.
- As a Noun:
- The sudden change in plans left him in a state of nonplus, unsure of how to proceed.
- The philosophical discussion led to a nonplus, with everyone grappling to understand the concept.
Synonyms:
- Verb:
- Perplex
- Bewilder
- Confound
- Baffle
- Puzzle
- Noun:
- Bewilderment
- Confusion
- Dilemma
- Perplexity
- Puzzle
Antonyms:
- Verb:
- Enlighten
- Clarify
- Explain
- Solve
- Noun:
- Clarity
- Comprehension
- Understanding
Word Meaning in Hindi: As a Verb: हैरान करना (Hairan Karna), उलझन में डालना (Uljhan Mein Dalna) As a Noun: हैरानी (Hairani), उलझन (Uljhan)
Word Uses in Hindi:
- As a Verb:
- अप्रत्याशित प्रश्न ने भाषकृत को हैरान किया, और उसने एक सुसंगत जवाब देने के लिए संघर्ष किया। (The unexpected question nonplussed the speaker, and he struggled to provide a coherent answer.)
- यह जटिल पहेली ने समझदार खिलाड़ियों को भी हैरान कर दिया। (The complex puzzle seemed to nonplus even the most experienced players.)
- As a Noun:
- यात्रा की अचानकी बदली योजना ने उसे हैरानी की स्थिति में छोड़ दिया, कैसे आगे बढ़े इसमें असमर्थ। (The sudden change in plans left him in a state of nonplus, unsure of how to proceed.)
- दार्शनिक चर्चा ने एक हैरानी की स्थिति में ले जाया, हर कोई अवस्था को समझने का प्रयास कर रहा था। (The philosophical discussion led to a nonplus, with everyone grappling to understand the concept.)