1. causing someone to lose their sense of direction or to become confused about where they are or which way to go
Usage: present participle of 'misorient'
2. causing someone to have incorrect or misleading ideas about something; leading someone to misunderstand a situation or topic
Usage: present participle of 'misorient'; figurative use

Examples

• The winding streets were misorienting to visitors unfamiliar with the old town.
• The contradictory instructions were misorienting and left everyone confused.
• The sudden change in lighting was misorienting as we entered the dark theater.
• His misleading comments were misorienting the entire discussion.
• The lack of clear signage proved misorienting for drivers trying to find the exit.
• The abstract artwork was intentionally misorienting to challenge viewers' perceptions.