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disorientation

/dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/ /dɪs.ˌɔ.ɹi.ɪn.ˈtei.ʃn̩/

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

Examples :

"After the long flight, she experienced disorientation and couldn't remember where she parked her car. "
mind medicine sensation body position direction

Related Words

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration confusion

confusion noun

/kənˈfjuːʒən/

A lack of clarity or order.

"The new schedule caused confusion among the students. "

Illustration flashing

flashing verb

/ˈflæʃɪŋ/

To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.

"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration childhood

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

Illustration identity

identity noun

/aɪˈdɛntəti/

Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.

"The twins share a striking identity; they look exactly alike. "

Illustration remember

remember verb

/ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/

To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.

"I remember my grandmother's smile; it's a clear image in my mind. "

Illustration unfamiliar

unfamiliar noun

/ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.əɹ/

An unfamiliar person; a stranger.

"The unfamiliar at the door asked for Mr. Smith. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration surroundings

surroundings noun

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/

An outlying area; area in proximity to something

"The school's peaceful surroundings made it a great place to study. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "