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disorientation

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for disorientation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A loss of one's sense of direction or awareness of surroundings.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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freak out

How to use disorientation

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

bout of disorientation cause disorientation

Etymology

From dis- + orientation, or from disorientate plus -ion.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disorientation” mean?

The word “disorientation” means a loss of one's sense of direction or awareness of surroundings. In plain terms, the feeling of being lost or confused about where you are, what time it is, or what's happening.

How do you pronounce “disorientation”?

“Disorientation” is pronounced dihs-aw-reern-TAY-shuhn (/dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “disorientation” in a sentence?

Here is “disorientation” used in a sentence: “She felt a wave of disorientation after stepping off the spinning ride.”

What part of speech is “disorientation”?

“Disorientation” is a noun.

How many meanings does “disorientation” have?

“Disorientation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loss of one's sense of direction or awareness of surroundings.

Related words

disorient disorientate orientation

Nearby words

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