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disoriented

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Explanation of "Disoriented"

Definition: The word "disoriented" is an adjective that describes a state of confusion or a lack of awareness about where you are, what time it is, or who you are. It can happen when someone feels lost or unsure about their surroundings or their own identity.

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"Disoriented" is a useful word to describe feelings of confusion regarding one's location or identity. It can apply to both physical and emotional states and has various related forms and synonyms.

Adjective
  1. socially disoriented
    • anomic loners musing over their fate
    • we live in an age of rootless alienated people
  2. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
    • I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway
    • the anesthetic left her completely disoriented

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