disorientation

English Thesaurus

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

hypernym	:	confusedness, confusion, disarray, mental confusion, muddiness,
definition	:	a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior (noun.cognition)

hyponym	:	culture shock,
definition	:	a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes (noun.cognition)

2. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	delusion, hallucination,
definition	:	a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea (noun.cognition)

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

derivation	:	disorient, disorientate,
definition	:	cause to be lost or disoriented (verb.perception)

derivation	:	disorient, disorientate,
definition	:	cause to be lost or disoriented (verb.perception)