DISORIENTATION

disorientation

(noun) confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction; “his disorientation was the result of inattention”

disorientation, freak out

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

disorientation (usually uncountable, plural disorientations)

the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings

a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity

a delusion

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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