disorientation

Noun

Meaning

confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction

a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

derangement daze mania vertigo disorder confusion shock anxiety turmoil aberration madness agitation insanity mess embarrassment
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Antonyms

bourne sens grail playbill government design
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Hypernyms

confusion disarray delusion hallucination muddiness confusedness

Hyponyms

culture shock

Related terms

disorient orientation disorientate

Phrases with the word

disorientation of self visual disorientation topographical disorientation

Examples

his disorientation was the result of inattention Source: Internet

A contributing factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the old-style attitude gyroscope fitted on board the aircraft, which may have caused him to believe he was climbing when he was, in fact, descending (an example of spatial disorientation ). Source: Internet

“A recently conducted study on brain scans (CT and MRI) of a patient infected by COVID-19 virus that shows a rare encephalopathy called ANE, which leads to brain dysfunction with seizures and mental disorientation. Source: Internet

Additional symptoms were a bright red itchy rash on day 2, swollen fingers, toes, and face, disorientation, and severe head pain. Source: Internet

In addition to the signs of acute hepatitis, people can also demonstrate signs of coagulopathy (abnormal coagulation studies with easy bruising and bleeding) and encephalopathy (confusion, disorientation, and sleepiness ). Source: Internet

Dogs with REM Behavior Disorder will awaken normally without any confusion or disorientation, which makes this disorder different from a seizure. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

disorganizer disorient disorientate disorientation of self disoriented disoriented mentally