dis·o·ri·en·ta·tion (d s-ôr  - n-t  sh n)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. |
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| Noun | 1. |  disorientation - a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)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
n → Verwirrung f, → Desorientierung f
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