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

The way the actress moves through space physically gives even the most frenetic sequences an athletic, almost ethereal sense of direction, and Tung’s reserved ferocity doesn’t so much add to the spectacle as justify it. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026

But the video, at least, provides a sense of direction; something for investigators to home in on in their search for clues. —Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026

This was true not just for feeling satisfied with life but also for deeper aspects of flourishing, such as having a sense of direction and meaning. —Lea Barbett, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026

The process emphasizes efficiency and openness, offering people a sense of direction without unnecessary complexity. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for sense of direction

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