[nitpick] Nonplussed

[mmexlibris]

[Poll #1373758]
Next time on Language Is Your Friend: 'Go on, say "irregardless." I dare you.'  and 'My defence for murder, Your Honour?  He said "impactful" one too many times and I just SNAPPED.'

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[moonlup.livejournal.com]

Now I have to go look this up. With my luck, it'll turn out like 'chagrin': for years I thought it meant amused.

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Holy crap, it is like chagrin. Crap. Now I have at least one icon description I need to change.

[mmexlibris]

That's ok, I've never heard you use 'irregardless' or 'impactful'. 'Nonplussed' is one of those words that the common understanding is going to overwrite the true meaning of, I have no doubt.

[moonlup.livejournal.com]

I don't think I've ever even heard either of those...

[mmexlibris]

Be very glad.