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disorientation

The state of being confused or unsure of one's location or surroundings.

Examples:

  • After a late night at the conference, I felt a deep sense of disorientation when I woke up in my hotel room.
  • Traveling frequently can lead to moments of disorientation, especially when waking up in different cities.

hoteletus

An informal term referring to the confusion or temporary disorientation experienced upon waking up in a hotel room.

Examples:

  • She experienced hoteletus as she woke up, momentarily unsure if she was in Paris or London.
  • Hoteletus hits me every time I stay at a new hotel; I just can't remember where I am for a few seconds.

dream-like state

A condition where one is partly awake but still under the influence of sleep, often leading to confusion about reality and surroundings.

Examples:

  • I lingered in a dream-like state, unsure if I was in my own bed or a hotel room far away.
  • Waking up in a new place often leaves me in a dream-like state, struggling to piece together my surroundings.

sleep inertia

The transitional state of impaired cognitive and sensory-motor performance that is experienced immediately after awakening.

Examples:

  • Sleep inertia contributed to my confusion when I opened my eyes in an unfamiliar hotel room.
  • I struggled with sleep inertia, making it difficult to remember why I was in the hotel.