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DISORIENTATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction
Example:
his disorientation was the result of inattention
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("disorientation" is a kind of...):
confusedness; confusion; disarray; mental confusion; muddiness (a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "disorientation"):
culture shock (a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes)
Derivation:
disorient (cause to be lost or disoriented)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("disorientation" is a kind of...):
delusion; hallucination (a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea)
