Disorienting Meaning in English
word · lemma: disorient
dɪˈsɔɹiˌɛntɪŋ
dih-SOR-ee-en-ting
dɪsˈɔːɹiəntɪŋ
diss-AWR-ee-en-ting
Definition
Something is disorienting if it makes you feel confused or unsure about where you are or what is happening.
Usage & Nuances
'Disorienting' is often used for new, confusing situations or environments. Common with sensory experiences, travel, or unexpected changes. More formal than just 'confusing.'
Spanish: desorientador - desconcertantePortuguese (BR): desorientador - desconcertantePortuguese (PT): desorientador - desconcertanteChinese (Simplified): 令人迷失方向的 - 令人困惑的Chinese (Traditional): 令人迷失方向的 - 令人困惑的Hindi: भ्रमित करने वाला - दिशा भुलाने वालाArabic: مُربِك - مُضلِّلBengali: হতবুদ্ধিকরRussian: дезориентирующийJapanese: 混乱させるVietnamese: gây mất phương hướngKorean: 혼란스럽게 하는Turkish: şaşırtıcı - yönünü kaybettirenUrdu: گمراہ کن - پریشان کنIndonesian: membingungkan - membuat bingung arah
Example Sentences
The loud noise was very disorienting.
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Trying to find my seat in the dark was disorienting.
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The map was disorienting to read.
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I found the new city so disorienting at first, with all its winding streets.
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It’s pretty disorienting when you wake up in a hotel and forget where you are for a moment.
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The virtual reality game was so real, it was actually a bit disorienting.
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