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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
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Example 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。

Synonyms
confused lost bewildered perplexed
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis-(not)+orient(establish direction)+ed→ disoriented, lost direction.
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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
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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
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C — disoriented. “disoriented” means adj. confused and unsure of one''s surroundings

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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?

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。)

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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “disoriented”?

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

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