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most tumultuous

ADJECTIVE

confused

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boisterous fierce hectic raucous riotous stormy turbulent violent

WEAK

agitated clamorous disorderly disturbed excited irregular lawless noisy obstreperous passionate raging rambunctious restless rowdy rowdydowdy rumbustious termagant unrestrained unruly uproarious vociferous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle mild moderate peaceful quiet

WEAK

orderly

Example Sentences

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The latest change at “CBS Evening News” also follows one of the most tumultuous periods in the long history of CBS News.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Outside of Kast’s childhood home, Chile was grappling with one of its most tumultuous periods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Now he is reshuffling other key ministerial posts, as he seeks to regain the initiative after the most tumultuous week of his premiership.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

Paramount’s proposed merger with Skydance has been the most tumultuous media deal in years.

From New York Times • May 4, 2024

It was not to be—1919 would be one of the most tumultuous and event-filled years in the nation’s history.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler