English noun: disorientation | |||
1. | disorientation (cognition) a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) | ||
Synonyms | freak out | ||
Broader (hypernym) | delusion, hallucination | ||
2. | disorientation (cognition) confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction | ||
Samples | His disorientation was the result of inattention. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | confusedness, confusion, disarray, mental confusion, muddiness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | culture shock | ||