as in confused
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
troops disoriented by the sudden change in battle plans
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Recent Examples of disoriented
Far from an inconsequential transformation or a sign of the times, these changes have left me feeling disoriented and seeking a new place to call home.
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Naomi Jackson, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
He was hurt so badly he was disoriented for days at Hennepin County Medical Center, where ICE officers constantly watched over him.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
He was hurt so badly he was disoriented for days at Hennepin County Medical Center, where ICE officers constantly watched over him.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
He may be disoriented and in need of assistance.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Police said Smith was last seen running out of his residence, and he may have been disoriented and in need of assistance.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Some devices also include GPS, which helps when someone becomes disoriented or leaves home unexpectedly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The people targeted are shown screaming, disoriented and in some cases bleeding after being struck at close range.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Visitors seemed disappointed, even disoriented.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Naomi Jackson, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
He was hurt so badly he was disoriented for days at Hennepin County Medical Center, where ICE officers constantly watched over him.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
He was hurt so badly he was disoriented for days at Hennepin County Medical Center, where ICE officers constantly watched over him.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
He may be disoriented and in need of assistance.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Police said Smith was last seen running out of his residence, and he may have been disoriented and in need of assistance.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Some devices also include GPS, which helps when someone becomes disoriented or leaves home unexpectedly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The people targeted are shown screaming, disoriented and in some cases bleeding after being struck at close range.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Visitors seemed disappointed, even disoriented.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disoriented
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The New England Patriots just couldn't muster much of an attack against a Seattle defense that appeared to have Drake Maye confused through much of the night, falling 29-13.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health is urging people to avoid mushroom foraging altogether this year because death cap mushrooms are easily confused with safe, edible varieties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Oswalt confesses being bewildered by Bamford at first.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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No matter what the reasons, Belichick, his former Patriots players and NFL fans, are bewildered by the snub.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Store employees were puzzled about any alleged involvement with El Primo.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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For decades, this has puzzled physicists and engineers alike.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even Proctor’s defense attorney seemed baffled by the district attorney’s office’s handling of the case.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This disconnect, despite all appearances of a serious campaign, has left many Democrats baffled.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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The moment became viral on social media, with some X users perplexed at the interview.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gargantuan boulders, twisted spiky trees, and vibrant sunset colors form an arid landscape that has perplexed and inspired creative titans like Jim Morrison and Gram Parsons for years.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Disoriented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disoriented. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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