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Definition of disorientation

disorientation

/dɪsˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən/
dis · ori · en · ta · tion
Plural:disorientations
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Adjective:disoriented
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disorientation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state of mental confusion or loss of one's sense of direction, position, time, or identity.

Example

"The sudden drop in cabin pressure caused a brief moment of disorientation among the passengers."

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• Rhymes for disorientation

• Nearby Words

disorganizer
disorient
disorientate
disorientation
disoriented
disorienting
disown

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the prefix dis- and orientation, which traces back to Latin oriens ('the rising sun, the east'), reflecting the historical practice of aligning maps and churches toward the east to establish one's bearings.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disorientation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disorientation
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