1. causing someone to lose their sense of direction or become confused about where they are or what is happening
Usage: present participle used as adjective; common in British English; American English more often uses 'disorienting'

Examples

• The maze was so disorientating that we got lost within minutes.
• Waking up in an unfamiliar hotel room can be disorientating.
• The rapid camera movements in the film were disorientating to watch.
• The sudden change in routine proved disorientating for the young children.
• Jet lag creates a disorientating sense of being out of sync with the world.
• The conflicting directions from different people were disorientating.