dizzy

[diz-ee] / ˈdɪz i /

ADJECTIVE

light-headed, confused

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dazed distracted dumb giddy groggy shaky wobbly woozy

STRONG

addled befuddled bemused bewildered blind blinded dazzled disturbed dumbfounded faint light muddled puzzled reeling staggered staggering swimming upset whirling

WEAK

gaga hazy off balance out of control punch-drunk punchy slap-happy tipsy unsteady vertiginous weak in the knees weak-kneed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

steady

STRONG

clear

WEAK

clear-headed unconfused

ADJECTIVE

flighty, scatterbrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crazy foolish giddy silly skittish

WEAK

capricious changeable empty-headed fatuous feather-brained fickle frivolous harebrained heady inane light-headed unstable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm careful sensible serious wise

WEAK

analytic clear clear-headed smart

Example Sentences

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She said she had been at the end of her tether, feeling dizzy and her headlight had gone out.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“These dizzy figures showcase the strength and depth of public credit markets,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

At times, the cousin recalled, he felt dizzy and nauseated.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Another mother took her son to hospital after he complained of sickness, headaches and feeling dizzy.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

“People get dizzy for so many reasons. He could have gotten up too quickly. Or maybe his blood sugar dropped.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan