I sit up straighter and have an air when using this word. It just cries for such gallantry. Thanks again to Farmer Farthing’s beautiful vocabulary for providing another great word! http://farmerfarthing.com/2014/08/08/dancers-of-the-deep-weekly-photo-challenge-texture/
nonplussed
non·plus
[non-pluhs, non-pluhs]
verb (used with object), non·plussed or non·plused, non·plus·sing or non·plus·ing.
1. to render utterly perplexed; puzzle completely.
noun
2. a state of utter perplexity.
Origin:
1575–85; (noun) Latin nōn plūs literally, not more, no further, i.e., a state in which nothing more can be done.
1575–85; (noun) Latin nōn plūs literally, not more, no further, i.e., a state in which nothing more can be done.
Synonyms
1. perplex, confuse, confound, disconcert.
1. perplex, confuse, confound, disconcert.
Seems there is a bit of controversy over the use and meaning of this word, see link for more information: http://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordroutes/perplexed-by-nonplussed-and-bemused/
I hope this post doesn’t leave you ..*sniff*.. nonplussed.
Life Notes 
*Takes a bow* 😉 It’s an odd one this one because of it’s two meanings, isn’t it? xx
Yes…but makes it special.