- present participle of disorient.
disorienting
Example Sentences
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“When everyday tasks suddenly require help, or take three times as long because of language or unfamiliar systems, it can feel disorienting in a way that catches people off guard.”
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
It was disorienting to go from a crowded prison cell to watching Fourth of July fireworks with my family over In-N-Out burgers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Maybe it’s just disorienting because no one anticipated gawking at his torso inside the historic downtown Los Angeles venue founded by Hollywood legends Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
It’s all so thrilling, so disorienting, so terrifying.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
He thought he was moving stealthily, but being invisible was slightly disorienting.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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