disorientation

dis·o·ri·en·ta·tion  (ds-ôr-n-tshn)

n.

1. Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.

2. Mental confusion or impaired awareness, especially regarding place, time, or personal identity.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	disorientation - a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) freak out delusion, hallucination - a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea; "he has delusions of competence"; "his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination"
	2.	disorientation - confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction; "his disorientation was the result of inattention" confusedness, disarray, mental confusion, muddiness, confusion - a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions" culture shock - a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes

Translations

disorientation [dɪsˌɔːriənˈteɪʃ^ən] n (being lost) → égarement m (= confusion) → désorientation f

disorientation

n → Verwirrung f, → Desorientierung f