Noun: disorientation ,dis,o-ree-un'tey-shun
- Confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction
"his disorientation was the result of inattention"
- A wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)
"The LSD user experienced an intense disorientation during the trip";
- freak out [informal], freak-out [informal]
Derived forms: disorientations
Type of: confusedness, confusion, delusion, disarray, hallucination, mental confusion, muddiness
Encyclopedia: Disorientation