# misorientate

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To position (something) incorrectly, especially so that it faces in the wrong direction.
2. To become incorrectly positioned, especially to face in the wrong direction.
3. To become confused about one's position relative to one's environment; to become disoriented.

## Etymology
From mis- + orientate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/misorientate