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Disorientation

//dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction wordnet
  3. 3
    a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity. uncountable, usually

    "For the first time since arriving in Nigeria, she felt a gaping disorientation; for a split second she couldnʼt even remember where she was."

  4. 4
    a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) wordnet
  5. 5
    a delusion. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From dis- + orientation or perhaps disorientate + -ation.

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