Sample sentences for DISORIENTED

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Definition

confused

or:

lost — especially having lost the sense of direction

I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway

She was disoriented when they covered her eyes and spun her in a circle three times.
When disoriented and without visual cues, people tend to travel in circles even when attempting to go in a straight line.
the anesthetic left her completely disoriented
Richie wasn't much bigger than Park, and he was drunk and disoriented.
Rainbow Rowell -- Eleanor & Park
Disoriented and confused, he let his eyes roam over the small room.
Christopher Paolini -- Eragon
She seemed disoriented, but her smile when she saw him told him everything he needed to know.
Nicholas Sparks -- The Choice
When he surfaced again, disoriented, he saw Zeus behind him, paddling hard.
Nicholas Sparks -- The Lucky One
Theresa's dreams, when she could remember them, were fragmented and disorienting.
Nicholas Sparks -- Message in a Bottle
I'm completely blind and disoriented, but I think these might be the same stairs I came down when I first got here.
Rick Yancey -- The 5th Wave
Thanks to you children, this machine is disoriented, and I must strike while the iron's hot.
Trenton Lee Stewart -- The Mysterious Benedict Society
Stiff, disoriented, she opened her eyes.
Nora Roberts -- Summer Pleasures
He returns disoriented and confused, and he strikes out in terror at anyone in his way.
Stephen King -- Rose Red
She looked disoriented, twisting her wet handkerchief in her hands.
J.K. Rowling -- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Drunk and disoriented, he had abandoned the car and tried to walk back to the safety of the house.
James Bradley -- Flags of Our Fathers
I use his disorientation to my advantage and kick him in the side.
Simone Elkeles -- Perfect Chemistry

(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)

Matthew told us people would be disoriented for a while after drinking the memory serum, but I didn't think "disoriented" meant "stupid" until now.
Veronica Roth -- Allegiant
Late last night, Andrea had emerged from her coma, and though she was still disoriented, it appeared she was going to be okay.
Nicholas Sparks -- The Guardian
While the tablet still works, he seems less bewildered by the feeling of disorientation.
Ally Condie -- Matched

Alan felt feeble, dizzy, disoriented.
Dave Eggers -- A Hologram for the King

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