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in turmoil

ADJECTIVE
uneasy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afraid agitated anguished anxious apprehensive edgy fearful impatient insecure irritable jittery nervous precarious restless shaky strained suspicious tense troubled uncomfortable unsettled unstable
WEAK
alarmed all nerves bothered constrained discomposed dismayed disquieted disturbed fidgety fretful harassed ill at ease irascible jumpy on edge on the qui vive palpitant peevish perplexed perturbed restive shaken tormented unquiet upset vexed worried wrung
Antonyms
STRONGEST
at ease bold brave calm certain composed confident content cool courageous definite easygoing firm happy indubious laid-back nice peaceful quiet settled sound stable steady strong sure unafraid undoubted unfearful unworried
WEAK
comfortable

Example Sentences

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The acting new attorney general must lead a Justice Department in turmoil while satisfying the president’s demands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

At the time, the US was in turmoil.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

With production shut down amid a world in turmoil, Probst felt “Survivor” needed more levity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The broadcaster has been in turmoil since the edited clip from its flagship news program "Panorama" -- aired before the 2024 presidential elections -- resurfaced last week.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

The streets were in turmoil, with people and carriages racing about.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow