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turbulent
[ tur-byuh-luhnt ]
adjective
- being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed:
turbulent feelings or emotions.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- characterized by, or showing disturbance, disorder, etc.:
the turbulent years.
- given to acts of violence and aggression:
the turbulent young soldiers.
turbulent
/ ˈɜːʊəԳ /
adjective
- being in a state of turbulence
- wild or insubordinate; unruly
Derived Forms
- ˈٳܱܰԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٳܰb·Գ· adverb
- ܲ·ٳܰb·Գ adjective
- un·ٳܰb·Գ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of turbulent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of turbulent1
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Example Sentences
The turbulent early months of Mr. Trump’s administration are seen as “chaotic” and “scary” by majorities of voters — even many who approve of the job he is doing.
The character’s criminal path is tracked with similar briskness — a fateful series of colorful encounters and escapades as Elmer, a turbulent young man on the move, looks for his big opportunity in Kansas and Oklahoma.
"I went to the protests and I didn't imagine that they would be so turbulent," said Rodrigues.
Each of their SUPs pitched forward and they fell into the turbulent water at the foot of the weir.
Donald Trump and his administration are totally berserk and America is in the middle of an unprecedented, turbulent maelstrom.
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