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disorienting

UK
/dɪsˈɔːrɪən.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɔriˌɛntɪŋ/

Translations

disorientingadjective
more disorienting
Comp.
most disorienting
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈɔːrɪən.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈɔriˌɛntɪŋ/
déroutantQui provoque la confusion, le désarroi ou l’incertitude.
The sudden change in plans was disorienting for everyone involved.
Le changement soudain de programme était déroutant pour toutes les personnes concernées.
désorientantQui fait perdre ses repères ou le sens de l’orientation.
The disorienting maze of hallways made it difficult to find the exit.
Le labyrinthe désorientant des couloirs rendait la sortie difficile à trouver.
Synonyms
perplexing
stupefying
dizzying
unsettling
disconcerting
confusing
bewildering
Antonyms
orienting
disorientverb

disorienting

Gerund

disoriented
Past Simple
disoriented
Past Participle
disorienting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɔːrɪənt/
US
/dɪsˈɔriənt/
The winding roads and lack of signs disoriented the travelers.
Les routes sinueuses et l'absence de panneaux ont désorienté les voyageurs.
Additional translations
dérouterSe dit surtout au sens de « troubler, rendre confus ».
Synonyms
confuse
bewilder
perplex
baffle
daze
unsettle
disconcert
Antonyms
guide
orient

Definitions

disorientingadjective
Causing a person to lose their sense of direction or feel confused.
The disorienting maze of hallways made it difficult to find the exit.
Causing confusion or uncertainty in a situation or environment.
The sudden change in plans was disorienting for everyone involved.
disorientverb
To cause (someone) to lose their sense of direction.
The winding roads and lack of signs disoriented the travelers.
To make (someone) feel confused or bewildered.
The sudden change in plans disoriented him, leaving him unsure of what to do next.
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