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disorientation

di·so·rien·tation

UK/dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/ US/dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ uncommon

noun

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confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction

  • “his disorientation was the result of inattention”

Origin

From dis- + orientation or perhaps disorientate + -ation.

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