Dizzy

/ˈdɪzi/ adjective

Definition

Feeling like the world is spinning around you and you might fall down.

Etymology

This word comes from an old word meaning foolish, but now it means feeling like everything is spinning.

Kelly Says

Being dizzy is like when you spin around and around on the playground, then stop and everything feels wobbly! Your head might feel funny and you need to sit down until the spinning feeling goes away.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Women described as 'dizzy,' 'scatterbrained,' 'flighty,' or hysterical to dismiss competence and decision-making. Historically used to pathologize women and exclude them from authority.

Inclusive Usage

Use sparingly and consistently. If describing disorientation, be specific (vertigo, confusion). Avoid as character dismissal.

Inclusive Alternatives

["disoriented","confused","unsteady"]

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