adj
turbulent
TURB-yuh-luhnt
adj
1
Marked by violent disturbance or constant unrest.
"The nation went through a turbulent period of civil unrest."
"Their turbulent relationship was full of breakups and reconciliations."
How to Use Turbulent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishChaotic and unsettled, whether describing weather, politics, or personal relationships.
Common pairings
turbulent times
turbulent relationship
turbulent history
Word Forms
more turbulent comparative, most turbulent superlative
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Etymology
From Latin turbulentus, based on turba, meaning "disorder" or "crowd."