nonplused

🇺🇸 /ˌnɑːnˈplʌst/ 🇬🇧 /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/
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adjective
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Feeling unsure and surprised, not knowing how to react.

When she asked for a raise, he was completely nonplussed and didn't know how to respond.

translation

adj. Feeling unsure and surprised, not knowing how to react.