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turbulent

[ tur-byuh-luhnt ]

adjective

  1. being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed:

    turbulent feelings or emotions.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. characterized by, or showing disturbance, disorder, etc.:

    the turbulent years.

  3. given to acts of violence and aggression:

    the turbulent young soldiers.



turbulent

/ ˈɜːʊəԳ /

adjective

  1. being in a state of turbulence
  2. wild or insubordinate; unruly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳܱܰԳٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٳܰb·Գ· adverb
  • ܲ·ٳܰb·Գ adjective
  • un·ٳܰb·Գ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of turbulent1

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin turbulentus “restless,” from turb(a) “turmoil” + -ulentus -ulent
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Word History and Origins

Origin of turbulent1

C16: from Latin turbulentus , from turba confusion
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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.

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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.

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"I went to the protests and I didn't imagine that they would be so turbulent," said Rodrigues.

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Each of their SUPs pitched forward and they fell into the turbulent water at the foot of the weir.

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Donald Trump and his administration are totally berserk and America is in the middle of an unprecedented, turbulent maelstrom.

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