Disorientation: meaning, definitions and examples
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disorientation
[ ˌdɪsˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən ]
feeling
Disorientation is a state of confusion and lack of awareness of one's surroundings. It can be caused by various factors such as illness, stress, or disorientation.
Synonyms
bewilderment, confusion, perplexity
Examples of usage
- I experienced disorientation after waking up from a nap in a different room.
- The disorientation caused by the loud noise made it difficult to concentrate.
navigation
Disorientation can also refer to the loss of direction or sense of position, especially in unfamiliar surroundings.
Synonyms
bewilderment, confusion, loss of direction
Examples of usage
- The fog created disorientation for the hikers, making it hard to find their way back.
- Pilots are trained to deal with disorientation in low visibility conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "disorientation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desorientação
🇮🇳 भ्रम
🇩🇪 Desorientierung
🇮🇩 disorientasi
🇺🇦 дезорієнтація
🇵🇱 dezorientacja
🇯🇵 方向感覚の喪失
🇫🇷 désorientation
🇪🇸 desorientación
🇹🇷 yönünü kaybetme
🇰🇷 혼란
🇸🇦 تشوش
🇨🇿 dezorientace
🇸🇰 dezorientácia
🇨🇳 迷失方向
🇸🇮 dezorientacija
🇮🇸 áttavilla
🇰🇿 дезориентация
🇬🇪 დეზორიენტაცია
🇦🇿 dezorientasiya
🇲🇽 desorientación
Word origin
The word 'disorientation' originated from the Latin word 'disorientare', which means to turn away from the east. In the past, the east was considered the most important direction, so turning away from it symbolized confusion or loss of direction. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader sense of confusion and lack of awareness.
See also: disorient, disoriented, disorientedly, orient, oriental, orientation.