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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries혼란스러운
Pronunciation / Transliteration: honlanseureoun
"갑작스러운 변화로 그는 혼란스러웠다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a state of confusion or disorientation.
"After the sudden change in management, the employees felt all-at-sea regarding their new responsibilities." - 2
Unsure or lacking direction in a particular situation.
"She was all-at-sea when trying to navigate the complex legal documents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'all-at-sea' originates from nautical terminology, where it referred to a ship being completely surrounded by water, thus implying a state of confusion or disorientation. The expression has evolved to describe a person who feels lost or uncertain in a situation, gaining popularity in English literature during the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "All-at-Sea" is said worldwide
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perdu
Transliteration: pɛʁdy
"Après le changement soudain, il se sentait perdu."
verwirrt
Transliteration: fɛʁˈvɪʁt
"Nach der plötzlichen Änderung war sie verwirrt über ihre Aufgaben."
confuso
Transliteration: konˈfuːzo
"Dopo il cambiamento, si sentiva confuso riguardo alle sue responsabilità."
confundido
Transliteration: konfunˈðido
"Después del cambio, se sentía confundido sobre sus nuevas tareas."
confuso
Transliteration: kũˈfuzu
"Após a mudança, ele se sentia confuso sobre suas responsabilidades."
भ्रमित
Transliteration: bhramit
"अचानक बदलाव के बाद, वह भ्रमित महसूस कर रहा था।"
困惑
Transliteration: kùnhuò
"突如其来的变化让他感到困惑。"
혼란스러운
Transliteration: honlanseureoun
"갑작스러운 변화로 그는 혼란스러웠다."
混乱している
Transliteration: konran shite iru
"突然の変化で彼は混乱していた。"
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