désemparé
I was at a loss as to what to say.
Je ne savais plus quoi dire.
She was at a loss as to what to do.
Elle ne savait pas quoi faire.
He was at a loss what to do next.
Il ne savait plus quoi faire.
I am at a loss to know now why you did not advertise.
Je ne comprends pas pourquoi tu n’as pas fait de publicité.
Tom was at a loss how to express himself.
Tom ne savait pas comment s’exprimer.