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sense of direction

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noun

  1. the awareness of one's own position in space, particularly an awareness that allows one to easily navigate unfamiliar places.


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Ap Iorwerth says the pledges in his party's manifesto are "rooted in fairness" and "driven by ambition", offering a "clear sense of direction for the future of the country".

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

I didn’t have a sense of direction, always felt lost.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

Surrounded on all sides by a continuous oppressive chorus of cicadas and the mountain ranges making up the Altar Valley, you quickly lose any sense of direction.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2024

Driving home from work on the day her life changed forever, Nicole McClure could feel her feet tingling and her sense of direction faltering.

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2024

After I left Uriah’s side last night, I wandered the compound without any sense of direction.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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