disorientation

disorientation
noun see disorientate

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

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  • disorientation — noun /dɪs.ˌɔ.ɹi.ɪn.ˈtei.ʃn̩/ a) the loss of ones sense of direction, or of ones position in relationship with the surroundings b) a state of confusion with regard to time, place or …   Wiktionary

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  • disorientation — n. lack of orientation, confusion, loss of bearings …   English contemporary dictionary

  • disorientation — dis·orientation …   English syllables

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