Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disorientating
Adjective
/dɪsˈɔːr.ɪ.en.teɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
Causing confusion about the direction or position of something.
Examples
- The sudden change in surroundings was disorientating for the travelers.
- The disorientating effects of the bright lights made it hard for her to focus.
Meaning
Disorientating refers to a state of becoming confused or lost in terms of one’s surroundings or understanding. It often implies a loss of familiar bearings, either physically or mentally.
Synonyms
- confusing
- bewildering
- disconcerting
- uncertain
- displacing
