The Opposite(Antonym) of “dumfounded”
The antonyms of dumfounded are unimpressed and unaffected. The antonyms unimpressed and unaffected convey a lack of surprise or astonishment. It implies a feeling of indifference or detachment.
Explore all Antonyms of “dumfounded”
Definitions and Examples of unimpressed, unaffected
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not feeling impressed or affected by something.
Example
Despite the hype, he was unimpressed with the new restaurant's food.
Not influenced or changed by something; remaining the same.
Example
The storm left the old house unaffected, as it had weathered many storms before.
Key Differences: unimpressed vs unaffected
- 1Unimpressed describes a lack of positive reaction to something, while dumfounded describes a state of shock or disbelief.
- 2Unaffected describes a state of being unchanged, while dumfounded describes a state of being surprised or astonished.
Effective Usage of unimpressed, unaffected
- 1Express Disinterest: Use unimpressed to convey a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
- 2Describe Stability: Use unaffected to describe something that remains unchanged despite external factors.
- 3Show Surprise: Use dumfounded to express a state of shock or disbelief.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unimpressed conveys a lack of interest, unaffected describes stability, and dumfounded expresses surprise. Use these words to express disinterest, describe stability, and show surprise in conversations and writing.
