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Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:06 pm**

non·plus (nn-pls)
tr.v. non·plused also non·plussed, non·plus·ing also non·plus·sing, non·plus·es also non·plus·ses
To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder.
n.
A state of perplexity, confusion, or bewilderment.

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[From Latin nn pls, no more : nn, not; see non- + pls, more; see pel-1 in Indo-European roots.]

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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsAdj. 1. nonplussed - filled with bewilderment; "at a loss to understand those remarks"; "puzzled that she left without saying goodbye"
at a loss, nonplused, puzzled
perplexed - full or difficulty or confusion or bewilderment; "perplexed language"; "perplexed state of the world"

mark
In the interests of keeping with the so-far three members (out of how many?) wishing to have serious discussions please do not make any frivolous remarks to this thread, unless you've got something REALLY funny to say of course

Posted: **Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:39 pm**

Your comment has left me plussed.

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 4:04 pm**

Your comment has left me plussed.

no minus there, I like that and I hope to see more.

mark

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:07 pm**

Where does nonplussed fit on the Double Plus Good to Double Plus UnGood scale?
-gailr

Posted: **Fri Jul 28, 2006 7:15 pm**

Where does nonplussed fit on the Double Plus Good to Double Plus UnGood scale?
-gailr

Why, it's gotta be neutral -- but I coulda sworn that doubleplusgood was one word.

Two atoms are walking down the street. One says "hey, hold up, I just lost an electron."
Second one says, "are you sure?"
First one: "Yeah, I'm postive".