disorientation 2
noundomain: thinking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction
Examples
- 1.his disorientation was the result of inattention
Hypernym
confusion 2
noun
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
EnglishDerivationally related form
disorient 1
verb
cause to be lost or disoriented
Hyponym
culture shock 1
noun
a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes
