Upper
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Upper  /  disoriented

disoriented

/dɪsˈɔːr.i.əntɪd/
dis · ori · ent · ed dɪs · ˈɔːr · i · əntɪd
English Definition
adj. confused and unsure of one''s surroundings
中文释义
迷惑的,迷失方向的
Significado en Español
desorientado, confundido
한국어 뜻
방향 감각을 잃은, 혼란스러운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mất phương hướng, bối rối
Show meaning in

How to use “disoriented” in a sentence

After losing his map, he felt completely disoriented in the dense forest.

在失去地图后,他在茂密的森林里感到完全迷茫。

The bright flash left her disoriented for a moment.

强烈的闪光让她一时晕头转向。

Waking up in a strange hotel room can be disorienting.

在陌生的酒店房间醒来会让人迷糊。

The fog was so thick that the sailors became disoriented.

雾太浓了,水手们迷失了方向。

Synonyms
confused lost bewildered perplexed
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis-(not)+orient(establish direction)+ed→ disoriented, lost direction.
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “disoriented”:

  1. A focused
  2. B lost
  3. C certain
  4. D organized
Show answer

B — lost. “disoriented” means adj. confused and unsure of one''s surroundings

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Waking in the strange, dark room, he felt completely lost and ______.

  1. A certain
  2. B confident
  3. C disoriented
  4. D clear
Show answer

C — disoriented. “disoriented” means adj. confused and unsure of one''s surroundings

Common questions about “disoriented”

What does “disoriented” mean?

disoriented — adj. confused and unsure of one''s surroundings. In Chinese: 迷惑的,迷失方向的.

How do you pronounce “disoriented”?

disoriented is pronounced /dɪsˈɔːr.i.əntɪd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · ori · ent · ed.

How do you use “disoriented” in a sentence?

“disoriented” means confused and unsure of one''s surroundings. Examples: (1) After losing his map, he felt completely disoriented in the dense forest. (2) The bright flash left her disoriented for a moment. (3) Waking up in a strange hotel room can be disorienting. (4) The fog was so thick that the sailors became disoriented.

What are synonyms for “disoriented”?

confused, lost, bewildered, perplexed — all close in meaning to disoriented (adj. confused and unsure of one''s surroundings).

Is “disoriented” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. disoriented appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “disoriented”?

dis-(not)+orient(establish direction)+ed→ disoriented, lost direction.

Progress / 学习进度
30%
through this level
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。