Meaning of the word disorientation in English

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disorientation

US /ˌdɪ.sɔːr.i.enˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdɪ.sɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

a state of confusion about where you are, who you are, or what is happening

Example:
After waking up from the long nap, he experienced a brief period of disorientation.
The sudden change in environment caused a feeling of disorientation among the new arrivals.