at a loss

At a Loss Meaning in Bengali: হারানো, নষ্ট, বিপদে, বিপন্ন

Part of Speech: Phrase

Pronunciation: uh-t uh los

Short Definition: When someone is unable to understand or find a solution to a problem, they are said to be “at a loss.”

Synonyms: confused, bewildered, perplexed, puzzled

Antonyms: knowledgeable (জ্ঞানী), aware (সচেতন), certain (নিশ্চিত)

Origin: The phrase “at a loss” originated from the Old English word “los,” meaning “destruction” or “ruin.” It evolved over time to refer to a state of confusion or uncertainty.

Nearby Words:

  • At a glance (Phrase)
  • At a standstill (Phrase)
  • At a stretch (Phrase)
  • At a time (Phrase)
  • At all (Phrase)

At a Loss in Literature Quotes:

  • “I was at a loss for words when I heard the news.” (আমি খবর শুনে কথা বলার জন্য বিপদে পড়ে গেলাম।)
  • “She looked at me with a puzzled expression, clearly at a loss as to what to do next.” (পরবর্তীতে কী করবেন তা নিয়ে স্পষ্টভাবে হতাশ হয়ে তিনি আমার দিকে তাকিয়ে দেখলেন।)

Meaning in Different Languages:

  • Bengali: হারানো
  • Hindi: हार
  • Nepali: हरायो
  • Urdu: ہار
  • Tamil: இழந்து
  • Telugu: నష్టంలో
  • Arabic: في خسارة
  • Chinese: 失去 (Shīqù)
  • Japanese: 損失 (Sonshitsu)
  • Russian: в убытке (v ubytke)

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