Nonplussed
Nonplussed adjective - Faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do.
Startled and nonplussed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Nonplussed" as an adjective or a verb.
Nearby Word: nonplused
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Nonplussed and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nonplussed" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
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Related pairs
- confused and nonplussed
- confused and startled
- shocked and nonplussed
- shocked and startled
- stunned and nonplussed
- stunned and startled
- bewildered and nonplussed
- bewildered and startled
- disconcerted and nonplussed
- disconcerted and startled
- puzzled and nonplussed
- puzzled and startled
- perplexed and nonplussed
- perplexed and startled
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