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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 directionplay

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)play

Synonyms:

disorientation; freak out

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("disorientation" is a kind of...):

delusion; hallucination (a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea)

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