Misorientation

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈˌɔɹiɛnteɪʃən/

Misorientation (noun)

  1. A state of not knowing which way is correct, so you feel confused about where you are going.
  2. A lack of understanding about what is happening, where you are, or what you should do next.
  3. Incorrect positioning of something so its parts do not match the intended direction or angle.

Examples

  • The misorientation made me walk in circles.
  • After the misorientation, she couldn’t find the exit.