reeling
word · lemma: reel
Definition
Feeling dizzy or unsteady, or being shocked and unable to think clearly, usually because of a sudden surprise or strong emotion.
Usage & Nuances
'Reeling' often describes a physical feeling after spinning or an emotional reaction to shocking news ('reeling from...'). Common in both formal and informal contexts, particularly with emotions. Not to be confused with 'real' or 'reel' (noun/verb for fishing or film).
Spanish: tambaleándose - aturdido (emocionalmente)Portuguese (BR): tonto - desnorteado (emocionalmente)Portuguese (PT): tonto - desnorteado (emocionalmente)Chinese (Simplified): 晕眩 - 震惊（情感上的）Chinese (Traditional): 暈眩 - 震驚（情感上的）Hindi: चक्कर खाना - हैरान (भावनात्मक)Arabic: مترنح - مذهول (عاطفيًا)Bengali: অস্থির - হতচকিতRussian: ошеломлённый - потрясённый - голова кружитсяJapanese: 動揺している - ふらふらしているVietnamese: choáng váng - bàng hoàngKorean: 어지러운 - 충격받은Turkish: sersemlemiş - sarsılmışUrdu: حواس باختہ - گھومتا ہواIndonesian: choáng váng - bàng hoàng
Example Sentences
We're all still reeling from the surprise announcement.
natural
She walked out of the spinning ride reeling.
basic
He was reeling after hearing the bad news.
basic
After the accident, I was still reeling.
basic
My mind was reeling with questions after the meeting.
natural
He was reeling after running into his old friend unexpectedly.
natural