disorientation

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand der Verwirrung bezeichnet, besonders in Bezug auf den eigenen Standort, die Richtung oder die Umstände; kann auch eine starke Fehlvorstellung oder Verwirrtheit meinen, oft durch halluzinogene Substanzen hervorgerufen.

A noun referring to a state of confusion, especially about one's location, direction, or circumstances; it can also denote a wild delusion, often induced by hallucinogenic substances.

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1. Confusion about location or directionB2formal

   A temporary state of confusion about where you are or how to proceed; uncertainty about direction.

   Desorientierung

   • The hiker experienced disorientation after losing the trail in the fog.
   • Patients often suffer from disorientation after waking from anesthesia.
   • The sudden darkness caused a moment of disorientation.

   Synonymebafflementbewildermentconfusiondisconcertionperplexityuncertainty

   Antonymedirectionorientation

2. Wild delusion or hallucinationC1formal

   A state of wild confusion or delusion, often induced by hallucinogenic drugs.

   Wahnzustand

   • The drug caused severe disorientation and vivid hallucinations.
   • He described a period of intense disorientation where reality seemed to shift.
   • Disorientation from the medication made it hard to distinguish dreams from reality.

   Synonymedeliriumdelusionderangementfrenzyhallucinationmaniapsychosistrip