turbulent

[tur-byuh-luhnt] / ˈtɜr byə lənt /

ADJECTIVE

unsettled, raging (referring to weather)

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter bumpy choppy fierce rough stormy swirling tempestuous unstable violent

WEAK

agitated blustering blustery boiling coarse confused destructive disordered disturbed foaming furious howling inclement moiling noisy restless riotous roaring ruffled rugged stirred up stormful storming thunderous tremulous tumultuous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful smooth

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

ADJECTIVE

rebellious, unmanageable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter chaotic fierce lawless quarrelsome raucous rough rowdy unruly violent

WEAK

agitated anarchic angry boisterous demonstrative destructive disorderly excited fiery foaming insubordinate mutinous obstreperous passionate perturbed rabid rambunctious rampant refractory riotous roughhouse rude seditious shaking stern storming termagant unbridled uncontrolled undisciplined ungovernable untamed uproarious vehement vociferous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful quiet

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

Example Sentences

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It’s a divide with roots in the turbulent Belfast of their youth, which necessitated starting their family in Glasgow.

From Los Angeles Times

Big picture: The economy powered through a very turbulent 2025 — much to the surprise of economists — and it appears primed for strong growth in the upcoming year.

From MarketWatch

Here are some takeaways from a turbulent year in trade:

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year was a very turbulent one for the economy.

From MarketWatch

But Moro was a politician in a turbulent time.

From The Wall Street Journal

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