tumultuous

[too-muhl-choo-uhs, tyoo-] / tuˈmʌl tʃu əs, tyu- /

ADJECTIVE

uproarious; boisterous; noisy

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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On Friday, Hess told reporters that he felt conflicted about representing his country during a tumultuous time, and said it “brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Lewis is departing after two tumultuous years atop the organization.

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U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, after a weekend slide by bitcoin and Friday’s massive sell-off in precious metals capped a tumultuous first month of 2026.

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U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, following a weekend slide by bitcoin and Friday’s massive sell-off in precious metals capped a tumultuous first month of 2026.

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U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, along with bitcoin, after Friday’s massive sell-off in precious metals capped a tumultuous first month of 2026.

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