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reeling

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹiɫɪŋ// UK //ɹˈiːlɪŋ// reel·ing

adj. feeling very shocked, confused, or dizzy after a sudden event. You use this when something happens so fast that you cannot think clearly.

adj. feeling intense shock, confusion, or physical instability following a sudden impact or distressing event. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'leave'.


SIMPLE

The team is still reeling from their unexpected loss.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community was left reeling after the sudden closure of the town's largest employer.

COMPLEX

Economies across the globe were reeling as the sudden collapse of the banking sector triggered a cascade of market devaluations and widespread panic.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows the verb 'to be' or 'to feel' and is frequently paired with the preposition 'from'.

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