The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word DISORIENTATION
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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Buddy explains!
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Crossword Answer definitions
DISORIENTATION noun- The loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings
- A state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity
- A delusion