sense of direction

noun phrase

1
: ability to find one's way around easily in a new place
a good/poor sense of direction
2
: ability to know in which direction something is
I've got no sense of direction.

Examples of sense of direction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This question encourages the team to reflect on their common goals and purpose, which can help alleviate performance anxiety by fostering a shared sense of direction and motivation. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Driving home from work on the day her life changed forever, Nicole McClure could feel her feet tingling and her sense of direction faltering. Mike Baker, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2024 Mentorship should be part of the business processes in all organizations, as this will enhance productivity and give employees a sense of direction in their career paths. Nihinlola Adeyemi, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Still, the new prime minister’s performance in giving France a sense of direction and purpose will weigh on her chances of election. Roger Cohen, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2024 Rather, the glow might be interfering with their natural sense of direction. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024 To leave something behind doesn’t necessarily imply a sense of direction. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024 Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, ADHD or other conditions, establishing personalized goals fosters a sense of direction, accomplishment and empowerment. Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2024 All that is needed is confidence and a sense of direction. David Tanis, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024

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“Sense of direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20direction. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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