Synonyms of nonplussing

nonplussing 1 of 2

adjective

variants also nonplusing

as in perplexing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perplexing
• disconcerting
• upsetting
• confounding
• dismaying
• confusing
• extraordinary
• incredible
• spectacular
• unlikely
• marvellous
• inconceivable
• discomfiting
• befuddling
• unbelievable
• phenomenal
• incomprehensible
• bewildering
• unthinkable
• wonderful
• wondrous
• flustering
• unimaginable
• breathtaking
• muddling
• stupendous
• staggering
• sensational
• unusual
• rare
• awesome
• miraculous
• sublime
• unexpected
• prodigious
• marvelous
• uncommon
• dumfounding
• outstanding
• portentous
• unwonted
• noticeable
• unforeseen
• unanticipated
• awful
• unique
• startling
• surprising
• fabulous
• notable
• heart-stopping
• impressive
• conspicuous
• remarkable
• unannounced
• amazing
• astonishing
• jolting
• singular
• stupefying
• striking
• astounding
• stunning
• jarring
• flabbergasting
• dumbfounding
• jaw-dropping
• shocking
• blindsiding
• eye-opening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• unsurprising
• common
• typical
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

nonplussing

2 of 2

verb

variants also nonplusing

present participle of nonplus

as in embarrassing

to throw into a state of self-conscious distress

I was nonplussed by his openly expressed admiration of me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embarrassing
• disconcerting
• rattling
• confusing
• disturbing
• mortifying
• flustering
• discomfiting
• discountenancing
• distressing
• bothering
• abashing
• unsettling
• confounding
• upsetting
• disquieting
• fazing
• perturbing
• discomforting
• humiliating
• putting off
• discomposing
• chagrining
• dismaying
• agitating
• unhinging
• putting out
• humbling
• shaming
• degrading
• demeaning
• debasing
• queering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comforting
• relieving
• soothing
• calming
• encouraging
• consoling
• cheering
• assuring
• reassuring
• emboldening
• buoying
• heartening