AT A LOSS

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does at a loss mean? 

• AT A LOSS (adjective)
  The adjective AT A LOSS has 1 sense:

1. filled with bewilderment

  Familiarity information: AT A LOSS used as an adjective is very rare.

• AT A LOSS (adverb)
  The adverb AT A LOSS has 1 sense:

1. below cost

  Familiarity information: AT A LOSS used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• AT A LOSS (adjective)

Meaning:

Filled with bewilderment

Synonyms:

at a loss; nonplused; nonplussed; puzzled

Context examples:

at a loss to understand those remarks / puzzled that she left without saying goodbye

Similar:

perplexed (full or difficulty or confusion or bewilderment)

• AT A LOSS (adverb)

Meaning:

Below cost

Context example:

sold the car at a loss