Nonplussed is an interesting word because it appears to be a negation of 'plussed' (as in 'not plussed'). As far as I know, 'plussed' isn't a real word.
He was left nonplussed.
How would you say the opposite of this statement?
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Sign up to join this communityNonplussed is an interesting word because it appears to be a negation of 'plussed' (as in 'not plussed'). As far as I know, 'plussed' isn't a real word.
He was left nonplussed.
How would you say the opposite of this statement?
There is no direct antonym. I imagine you would say something like:
You can't remove "non" from "nonplussed"; the term in English is one word, borrowed from the Latin "non plus" literally meaning "no more", and not the use of "non-" as a prefix meaning "not". So, the antonym is definitely not "plussed".
To be "nonplussed" is to be left unable to continue, usually in context of a debate; your opponent has said something that has rendered you unable to give a response, for whatever reason. You can say "no more".
Thus, antonymic terms would include "undaunted", "unfazed", "undeterred", etc.
I think you'd have to use something like unperplexed.
unperplexed Adj. 1. - experiencing no difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
Who says I can't be plussed? I've read all of the responses to this conundrum and, I must state absolutely, I am not nonplussed by the debate. In fact, I am feeling absolutely plussed and ready for more.
If anybody argues that I can't be plussed, let them prove to me and everybody that they utterly fail to comprehend my intended message.
If the word conveys a clear and certain message then it should be a valid and acceptable tool for communication, even if English teachers are offended.
As Dizzy would state, "He slud into second safe!!!". Seldom has more precise and poetic language ever been applied to vividly portray a story!
Philbeck