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

These entrepreneurs adapt thoughtfully, make informed decisions, and build businesses with a clear sense of direction. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Research suggests that the goofball butterflies that might seem to lack a sense of direction are actually pioneers, scouts finding new habitats to exploit or new places to hunker down should worse come to worst. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Sheb Wooley played Pete Nolan, a scout with a strong sense of direction. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Unlike many symmetrical cuts, the pear shape has a distinctive sense of direction, creating movement and lending a stronger visual identity. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for sense of direction

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction