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Definitions

disoriented

[dis-awr-ee-en-tid, -ohr-] / dɪsˈɔr iˌɛn tɪd, -ˈoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
confused, unstable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adrift astray bewildered lost perplexed unhinged unsettled
STRONG
discombobulated unbalanced
WEAK
all at sea mixed-up not adjusted off-beam off-course out-of-joint
Antonyms
WEAK
balanced oriented settled understanding unpuzzled

Example Sentences

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If you’re feeling a little disoriented by it all, join Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern on this week’s show for a clearer understanding of what’s going on at One, First Street.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Staff at Hobart Airport in Australia's Tasmania state said the disoriented marsupial was spotted among the stuffed toys on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

An initial missing person poster released by authorities specified that Smith left his house on foot and "may be disoriented and in need of assistance".

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The road out front looked strangely deserted except for a few kids in raggedy jackets and two disoriented goats.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye