reeling

American  

[ree-ling] / ˈri lɪŋ /

adjective

1. staggering or swaying; unable to walk straight because of a blow, intoxication, etc..

   It seemed as if a reeling, drunken giant had set the route for the race—it was so full of twists and turns.

2. in a state of mental or emotional shock; overwhelmed.

   As a reeling nation mourns its dead, investigators are trying to determine whether anyone was aware of the homicidal plan.

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Etymology

Origin of reeling

reel ² ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Multiple countries, including U.S. allies, are reeling from the downturn in energy supply that once flowed freely through the chokepoint.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gingersnipes shrieked, reeling back into the table, sending a clatter of teacups to the floor.

From Literature

Silicon Valley is reeling from the seismic verdict delivered by an LA jury on Wednesday.

From BBC

A strong cyclone has affected liquefied natural gas plants in Australia, potentially adding more pressure to a market already reeling from massive supply disruption caused by war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, consumers are already reeling from other climbing prices.

From MarketWatch