Definitions for disorientation
dis·ori·en·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. disorientation, freak outnoun

   a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)

2. disorientationnoun

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

   "his disorientation was the result of inattention"

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1. disorientationnoun

   the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings

2. disorientationnoun

   a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity

3. disorientationnoun

   a delusion

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1. disorientation

   Orientation is a function of the mind involving awareness of three dimensions: time, place and person. Problems with orientation lead to disorientation, and can be due to various conditions, from delirium to intoxication. Typically, disorientation is first in time, then in place and finally in person.

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1. disorientation

   Disorientation is a state of mental confusion or lack of clear understanding where a person may not know their location, identity, time or situation. It can result from various conditions such as physical illness, mental disorders, trauma, or the use of certain drugs or medications.

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How to pronounce disorientation?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disorientation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disorientation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of disorientation in a Sentence

1. Paul Auerbach:

   Constant total darkness would cause disorientation to time of day and perhaps disrupt circadian rhythms that support restful sleep, it might also add to emotional distress.

2. Phil Lesh -LRB- bass -RRB-:

   With the Pranksters, and with the Acid Test, we learned so much about sort of living in each others' heads, hearts, and bodies, and sharing music. Our concept of what constitutes music expanded greatly at that time. It comes from the disorientation that you have when you take LSD. You start piecing the world back together, and your realize, well I'm here to make music, whatever that is. (long pause) You know, it's hard for me to explain. Let me start over.

3. Natalie Dautovich:

   It's more difficult to awaken from [this stage] of sleep than [others], whenever you wake up from a deeper stage of sleep, you can experience sleep inertia, which is a feeling of disorientation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disorientation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disorientation
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorientation
4. ^ ChatGPT
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