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.
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In college, a friend of mine would always mock my sense of direction.
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Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
With Iggy’s assistance, Symone chases down a story and finds romance, courage and a new sense of direction along the way.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Clarity Companies with a vague sense of direction often sputter along and eventually fail.
—Jeff Dudan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Leaders who consistently refer back to their company’s mission foster a sense of direction that ensures the organization remains agile and resilient during turbulent times.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
With Iggy’s assistance, Symone chases down a story and finds romance, courage and a new sense of direction along the way.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Clarity Companies with a vague sense of direction often sputter along and eventually fail.
—Jeff Dudan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Leaders who consistently refer back to their company’s mission foster a sense of direction that ensures the organization remains agile and resilient during turbulent times.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sense of direction
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“Sense of direction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20direction. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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