disorientate
[dis-awr-ee-uh n-teyt, -ohr-]
- to disorient.
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Origin of disorientate
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Related Words for disorientation
perplexity, confusion, disorientation, turmoil, bewilderment, embarrassment, turbulence, distraction, surprise, discombobulation, daze, bafflement, demoralization, pother, puzzlement, bemusement, flap, dither, chagrin, tumultExamples from the Web for disorientation
Contemporary Examples of disorientation
During the height of the crisis, Westergaard described the disorientation and dislocation of living under guard.
Evident in Twilight Visions is the disorientation between the changing physical city and its effect on cultural habits.
Historical Examples of disorientation
The sense of disorientation set up by the tractors was subsiding.
Alarm ClockEverett B. Cole
This morning, however, the sense of disorientation did not pass with full wakefulness.
Monkey On His BackCharles V. De Vet
There was an elusive sense of disorientation, a feeling of something overlooked.
The Short LifeFrancis Donovan
The feeling of disorientation and foreignness was new to Perry.
MakersCory Doctorow
Disorientation is a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity.
Applied Psychology for NursesMary F. Porter
disorientate
disorient
- to cause (someone) to lose his bearings
- to perplex; confuse
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Word Origin and History for disorientation
1860; see dis- + orientation.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
disorientation
(dĭs-ôr′ē-ĕn-tā′shən)- Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.
- A temporary or permanent state of confusion regarding place, time, or personal identity.
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