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nonplussed 

Often misused as meaning unfazed, but actually means bewildered.
English majors are nonplussed about how "nonplussed" has, over time, become so misused.
nonplussed by ekf March 27, 2005
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nonplussed 

(Verb) Unable to act, speak, or think; bewilderd
After reading many letters and statements, Gean was nonplussed by it all and had to take a breath.
nonplussed by binomialNomenclaturesk November 23, 2009

nonplussed 

The news of a new reorganization got him nonplussed.
nonplussed by Biragana May 12, 2010

Nonplussed 

Bemused. This is the adjective derived from the verb nonplus.

Oxford Dictionary:
nonplussed: (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

Part of speech: adj.
The battle was so bemusing and preliminary that they were nonplussed.
Nonplussed by SpeedoThreeSixty December 27, 2020

non-pulsed 

So lack-luster that it does not inspire a pulse within one's body.
That class left me non-pulsed.

I was non-pulsed by his idea.
non-pulsed by diane mahan April 4, 2009

nonpulse 

When an object or situation fails to excite, leaving the pulse unchanging.
GUY 1: Dude! Check out this sweet Star Wars bobblehead!
GUY 2: That is so nonpulse.
GUY 1: I thought it was cool....
nonpulse by Nobody 08 January 25, 2009