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disoriented

/dɪsˈɔːriɛntɪd/ /dɪsˈɔːriəntɪd/

Meanings
verb
To cause to lose orientation or direction.

Examples :

"The sudden loud noise disoriented the student, and she didn't know which way to go. "
mind sensation condition

Related Words

Illustration confused

confused verb

/kənˈfjuːzd/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions confused the students about the next step in the science project. "

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

Illustration orientation

orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

Illustration outside

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

Illustration sudden

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

Illustration confuse

confuse verb

/kənˈfjuːz/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions on the new software program confused me. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration suddenly

suddenly adverb

/ˈsʌdn̩li/

Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

"Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration befuddle

befuddle verb

/bɪˈfʌdl/

To perplex, confuse (someone).

"The explanation left him completely befuddled."