Meaning
disorientation, confusion
- The state of having lost one's sense of direction or spatial awareness.
- A mental state of bewilderment, confusion, or lack of clear purpose.
In a sentence
Uscendo dall'ospedale provò un improvviso senso di disorientamento.
Leaving the hospital, he felt a sudden sense of disorientation.
I continui cambiamenti di programma hanno creato grande disorientamento tra gli studenti.
The continuous schedule changes created great confusion among the students.
La nebbia fitta provocò il totale disorientamento degli escursionisti.
The dense fog caused total disorientation among the hikers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| disorientamento | masculine · singular |
| disorientamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Applies both physically (getting lost in a city) and psychologically (facing sudden changes).