Disorientated
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A word describing one who has lost his/her [bearings] or direction.
[Disorientated] is the British English form of the American word [Disoriented], and is not incorrect or ignorant by any means or measure. -
Having lost ones sense of direction; disoriented.
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Disorientated is the British spelling/pronunciation (originally from a French word) of the US [slurred] and lazy variant [disoriented]. Meaning: Confused. To lose ones [sense of direction].
It appears in all English dictionaries (as opposed to US-English) and the word has been in use since (at least) circa 1704.
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past simple and past participle of disorientate
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