Definition of disorientation

disorientationnoun

mất phương hướng

/dɪsˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn//dɪsˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn/

"Disorientation" stems from the Latin "oriens," meaning "east," and its derivative "orienter," meaning "to orient." Originally, "orient" referred to the rising sun in the east, and thus to a sense of direction. Adding the prefix "dis-" signifies the opposite, creating "disorientation," which means a lack of spatial awareness or a feeling of being lost or confused. Essentially, disorientation describes a state of being unable to orient oneself, losing the sense of direction that was once associated with the rising sun in the east.

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a feeling of not being able to recognize where you are or where you should go

cảm giác không thể nhận ra mình đang ở đâu hoặc nên đi đâu

Example:
  • At the top of the hill I had a brief moment of disorientation.

    Trên đỉnh đồi, tôi có một khoảnh khắc mất phương hướng ngắn ngủi.

a feeling of being confused or not able to think clearly

cảm giác bối rối hoặc không thể suy nghĩ rõ ràng

Example:
  • She went through a period of shock and disorientation following her husband's death.

    Cô đã trải qua giai đoạn sốc và mất phương hướng sau cái chết của chồng.

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