dysphrenia

/dɪsfriːˈniːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a mental or emotional condition characterized by confusion, disorientation, or a lack of insight.

“The historian’s dysphrenia made it difficult for her to distinguish between fact and fiction.”

Synonyms

  • confusion
  • disorientation

Antonyms

  • acuity
  • clarity