disorientation
noun/dɪsˌɔriənˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,247 most common English word
Meaning
a state of confusion about one's position, direction, or situation
Example sentence
After spinning around many times, she felt complete disorientation and could not tell which direction was north.
Synonyms & related words
- confusion
- bewilderment
- dizziness
- perplexity
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