Disorienting

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

That causes disorientation; confusing..

Definitions by Sense

1. That causes disorientation; confusing.
2. present participle and gerund of disorient

Example Sentences

But as you begin to take all the different perspectives into account, it gets very dizzifying, very aperspectival, very disorienting.

There are few experiences more disorienting than hearing the words, “You have cancer.”

Disorienting dilemmas can be small, like having to find your way around a strange city when your GPS isn't working, or they can be large, such as facing life-changing events like the loss of a job or a serious health or relationship problem.

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• more disorienting
• most disorienting

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