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- [dis-awr-ee-uh n-teyt, -ohr-]
- /dɪsˈɔr i ənˌteɪt, -ˈoʊr-/
- /dɪˈsɔː.ri.ən.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-awr-ee-uh n-teyt, -ohr-]
- /dɪsˈɔr i ənˌteɪt, -ˈoʊr-/
Definitions of disorientated word
- verb with object disorientated to disorient. 1
- noun disorientated Simple past tense and past participle of disorientate. 1
- adjective disorientated (of a person) having lost his or her bearings 0
- adjective disorientated (of a person) confused 0
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Origin of disorientated
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; dis-1 + orientate
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Parts of speech for Disorientated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disorientated popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disorientated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disorientated
adjective disorientated
- senile — showing a decline or deterioration of physical strength or mental functioning, especially short-term memory and alertness, as a result of old age or disease.
Antonyms for disorientated
adjective disorientated
- orientated — Having a specific orientation.
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- what does disorientated mean?
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