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disorienting

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That causes disorientation; confusing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of disorient

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

causing loss of physical or intellectual bearings

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • making so many turns to the right and then the left was completely disorienting
  • a sharp blow to the head can be disorienting

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: orienting

History

Etymology

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