disorientation

Definition of Disorientation in English :

1. disorientation, freak out

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

2. disorientation

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

Example Sentences:
'his disorientation was the result of inattention'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Disorientation

verb transitive

1.

to turn away from the east

see also orient (sense 5) orient (sense 6)

2.

to cause to lose one's bearings

3.

to confuse mentally, esp. with respect to time, place, and the identity of persons and objects

n.

1. Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.

2. Mental confusion or impaired awareness, especially regarding place, time, or personal identity.