Current Events > Attention writers: stop using "nonplussed" in your works

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Kim_Seong-a 08/25/21 9:18:26 PM #1:	It's a very confusing word, and despite having looked it up over a hundred times, everytime I see it in a book the memory leaves me and I have to look it up again. #bannonplussed --- https://imgur.com/a/fqY7axi <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:957440572] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>It's a very confusing word, and despite having looked it up over a hundred times, everytime I see it in a book the memory leaves me and I have to look it up again. #bannonplussed </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii_Shaker 08/25/21 9:19:18 PM #2:	What does it mean? --- "He busted in, blessed be the Lord Who believe any mess they read up on a message board" -MF DOOM 1970-2020 (G.O.A.T.) <cite>Wii_Shaker posted [p:957440601] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>What does it mean? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 08/25/21 9:19:43 PM #3:	Wii_Shaker posted... What does it mean? Ex-fucking-actly --- https://imgur.com/a/fqY7axi <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:957440618] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Wii_Shaker posted... </cite> <quote>What does it mean?</quote> Ex-fucking-actly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ApherosyLove 08/25/21 9:20:08 PM #4:	Kim_Seong-a posted... bannonplussed Bannon Plussed sounds like a cool guy --- I, Apherosy, Goddess of Love. https://imgur.com/YTIL81T <cite>ApherosyLove posted [p:957440628] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Kim_Seong-a posted... </cite> <quote>bannonplussed</quote>Bannon Plussed sounds like a cool guy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sutree 08/25/21 9:20:40 PM #5:	TC is very clearly plussed --- It's just that bird law in this country-- it's not governed by reason <cite>sutree posted [p:957440645] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>TC is very clearly plussed </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Shezarr 08/25/21 9:22:25 PM #7:	It's not a confusing or uncommon word at all though --- The artist formerly known as RebelElite791 <cite>Shezarr posted [p:957440718] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>It's not a confusing or uncommon word at all though </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KeeperOfShadows 08/25/21 9:22:27 PM #8:	It means confused. More accurately, confused to the point that you dont know how to react. --- Currently playing: DFFOO, FFBE - 437,696,421 <cite>KeeperOfShadows posted [p:957440719] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>It means confused. More accurately, confused to the point that you dont know how to react. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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__aCEr__ 08/25/21 9:22:50 PM #10:	Common Core has gone too far. --- See you next Wednesday. <cite>__aCEr__ posted [p:957440732] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Common Core has gone too far. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 08/25/21 9:22:52 PM #11:	This topic bemuses me greatly --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:957440735] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>This topic bemuses me greatly</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 08/25/21 9:25:06 PM #12:	Shezarr posted... It's not a confusing or uncommon word at all though How many times have you been in like, a Taco Bell and you overhear someone talking to their friend like, "oi, I was so nonplussed". It doesn't happen. --- https://imgur.com/a/fqY7axi <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:957440812] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Shezarr posted... </cite> <quote>It's not a confusing or uncommon word at all though</quote> How many times have you been in like, a Taco Bell and you overhear someone talking to their friend like, "oi, I was so nonplussed". It doesn't happen. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Shezarr 08/25/21 9:26:52 PM #15:	Kim_Seong-a posted... How many times have you been in like, a Taco Bell and you overhear someone talking to their friend like, "oi, I was so nonplussed". It doesn't happen. So we're limiting writers of books to the vernacular of a couple people sitting in a Taco Bell? --- The artist formerly known as RebelElite791 <cite>Shezarr posted [p:957440866] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Kim_Seong-a posted... </cite> <quote>How many times have you been in like, a Taco Bell and you overhear someone talking to their friend like, "oi, I was so nonplussed". It doesn't happen.</quote>So we're limiting writers of books to the vernacular of a couple people sitting in a Taco Bell? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 08/25/21 9:27:24 PM #16:	ArianaGrandSlam posted... why do so many mfs on the internet take pride in their illiteracy If humans were intended to read words then Cthulu wouldn't have invented bas-reliefs [LFAQs-redacted-quote] One of these days, Mugsy... Shezarr posted... So we're limiting writers of books to the vernacular of a couple people sitting in a Taco Bell? Taco Bell is the nexus of literary innovation, so yes --- https://imgur.com/a/fqY7axi <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:957440882] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>ArianaGrandSlam posted... </cite> <quote>why do so many mfs on the internet take pride in their illiteracy</quote> If humans were intended to read words then Cthulu wouldn't have invented bas-reliefs <cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> One of these days, Mugsy... <quote>Shezarr posted... </cite>So we're limiting writers of books to the vernacular of a couple people sitting in a Taco Bell?</quote> Taco Bell is the nexus of literary innovation, so yes </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 08/25/21 9:27:45 PM #17:	https://youtu.be/YqKyjSfDs0o --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:957440895] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>https://youtu.be/YqKyjSfDs0o </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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RenescoStCewl 08/25/21 9:37:37 PM #19:	Woozul posted... Bemused tends to throw a lot of people off too I'm nonplussed by bemused. --- sTrOM ThuRmONd!!! <cite>RenescoStCewl posted [p:957441215] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Woozul posted... </cite> <quote>Bemused tends to throw a lot of people off too</quote>I'm nonplussed by bemused. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
257Loner 08/25/21 10:04:27 PM #20:	ArianaGrandSlam posted... I find nonplussed to be a doubleplusgood word, honestly Excellent use of Newspeak. --- "Cloud will strike the final blow against Sephiroth, and whisper into his ear: pwned." - E_S_M_Z <cite>257Loner posted [p:957441962] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>ArianaGrandSlam posted... </cite> <quote>I find nonplussed to be a doubleplusgood word, honestly</quote>Excellent use of Newspeak. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CelestialVoices 08/25/21 10:06:34 PM #21:	i have a similar brain hole but it's the flavor of mountain dew --- ginger ale is lit http://www.last.fm/user/pinkfloydrulez <cite>CelestialVoices posted [p:957442026] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>i have a similar brain hole but it's the flavor of mountain dew</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dameon_reaper 08/25/21 10:08:00 PM #22:	The only time I saw this used, it was in a comedy standup with James Acaster which was about ducks and bread...so...I don't know lmao <cite>dameon_reaper posted [p:957442067] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>The only time I saw this used, it was in a comedy standup with James Acaster which was about ducks and bread...so...I don't know lmao </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
unnamedsoldier 08/25/21 10:09:44 PM #23:	Literally never heard of this word before <cite>unnamedsoldier posted [p:957442125] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Literally never heard of this word before</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CapnMuffin 08/25/21 10:10:49 PM #24:	I always forget what ambivalent means. Thats another one. <cite>CapnMuffin posted [p:957442151] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>I always forget what ambivalent means. Thats another one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shezarr 08/25/21 10:12:50 PM #25:	unnamedsoldier posted... Literally never heard of this word before Nobody's ever pegged you for a reader or otherwise informed person, coh --- The artist formerly known as RebelElite791 <cite>Shezarr posted [p:957442208] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>unnamedsoldier posted... </cite> <quote>Literally never heard of this word before</quote>Nobody's ever pegged you for a reader or otherwise informed person, coh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 08/25/21 10:16:24 PM #26:	I've never seen or heard the word nonplussed before today. I don't know why it bothers you though TC. You expanded your vocabulary. Always a good thing in my book. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:957442312] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>I've never seen or heard the word nonplussed before today. I don't know why it bothers you though TC. You expanded your vocabulary. Always a good thing in my book. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
unnamedsoldier 08/25/21 10:19:04 PM #27:	Shezarr posted... Nobody's ever pegged you for a reader or otherwise informed person, coh The hell are you on about? And I've never seen that word in any book I've read, and I've read plenty <cite>unnamedsoldier posted [p:957442392] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Shezarr posted...</cite> <quote> Nobody's ever pegged you for a reader or otherwise informed person, coh </quote> The hell are you on about? And I've never seen that word in any book I've read, and I've read plenty</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shezarr 08/25/21 10:19:38 PM #28:	unnamedsoldier posted... The hell are you on about? And I've never seen that word in any book I've read, and I've read plenty I'm not referring to the collected works of Ben Shapiro --- The artist formerly known as RebelElite791 <cite>Shezarr posted [p:957442406] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>unnamedsoldier posted... </cite> <quote>The hell are you on about? And I've never seen that word in any book I've read, and I've read plenty</quote>I'm not referring to the collected works of Ben Shapiro </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 08/25/21 10:28:39 PM #29:	Wouldn't nonplussed just be minused? --- Thanks to Proofpyros for the sig images https://imgur.com/Nv4Pi1v https://imgur.com/N43HJYv <cite>FL81 posted [p:957442696] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Wouldn't nonplussed just be minused? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PoopPotato 08/25/21 10:28:55 PM #30:	I broke up with my girl, so now I'm unplussed one --- http://i.minus.com/i5EWBMXTN4ERv.gif <cite>PoopPotato posted [p:957442701] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>I broke up with my girl, so now I'm unplussed one </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 08/25/21 10:31:46 PM #31:	unnamedsoldier posted... The hell are you on about? And I've never seen that word in any book I've read, and I've read plenty Have you read any fiction ever? It's a very /lit/ word. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:957442790] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>unnamedsoldier posted... </cite> <quote>The hell are you on about? And I've never seen that word in any book I've read, and I've read plenty</quote> Have you read any fiction ever? It's a very /lit/ word. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 08/25/21 10:44:10 PM #32:	Huh, I only knew this word by the "informal" definition. --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:957443146] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Huh, I only knew this word by the "informal" definition. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sabrestorm 08/25/21 10:45:51 PM #33:	Non plussed is how I feel about this topic --- I am what i am and that's all that i am <cite>sabrestorm posted [p:957443197] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Non plussed is how I feel about this topic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Heartomaton 08/25/21 10:46:49 PM #35:	This nonplusses me. --- https://www.youtube.com/user/Heartomaton Heartomaton for President 2028. <cite>Heartomaton posted [p:957443223] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>This nonplusses me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 08/25/21 10:47:43 PM #36:	cuh posted... (to post 32) ^^^is that informal definition describing the exact opposite? Looks like it. I always read it as a synonym to "unmoved" - essentially it garners no reaction. I'm curious about how I learned this word, and I wonder how many times I've misunderstood a sentence because of this lol. --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:957443257] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>cuh posted... </cite> <quote>(to post 32) ^^^is that informal definition describing the exact opposite?</quote>Looks like it. I always read it as a synonym to "unmoved" - essentially it garners no reaction. I'm curious about how I learned this word, and I wonder how many times I've misunderstood a sentence because of this lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Jabodie 08/25/21 11:10:05 PM #38:	It's almost surely intended to be the proper definition in the vast majority of contexts. This is unfortunate news for me lol --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:957443776] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>It's almost surely intended to be the proper definition in the vast majority of contexts. This is unfortunate news for me lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 08/25/21 11:43:26 PM #39:	I've rarely seen the word and I've never heard it spoken. --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:957444505] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>I've rarely seen the word and I've never heard it spoken. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 08/25/21 11:45:37 PM #40:	Option 2 should just be changed to often used incorrectly. https://youtu.be/NYJ2w82WifU --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:957444555] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>Option 2 should just be changed to often used incorrectly. https://youtu.be/NYJ2w82WifU </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 08/25/21 11:49:37 PM #41:	--- Above us lay the burdens, Below us lay the truths. We're somewhere in the middle, and we're all discontent too. Slayer_22 picked waifu - https://ibb.co/WD8p1Kz <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:957444641] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 08/25/21 11:51:00 PM #42:	MabusIncarnate posted... That is so obvious in hindsight that Im mad I didnt do it first. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:957444681] in Attention ... [t:79631675]...</cite> <quote>MabusIncarnate posted... </cite> <quote></quote> That is so obvious in hindsight that Im mad I didnt do it first. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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