turmoil — a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
Example Sentences
- My room was in complete turmoil after I tried to find my passport five minutes before leaving for the airport.
- The stock market experienced severe turmoil following the unexpected news.
- Her mind was in turmoil as she couldn't decide between pizza and hamburger for the tenth time that day.
turmoil
NOUN[/ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/]
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
The trading floor fell into turmoil when the market suddenly crashed.
When oil splatters and waters boil, the kitchen falls into turmoil!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'tourmoil' or 'turmoylle', possibly derived from Old French 'tourmoiller' meaning to work hard or toil. The ultimate origin is uncertain, but may be related to Latin 'molere' (to grind or turn).
Breakdown
The word entered English as a single unit from French and does not have a clear modern morpheme breakdown. It may historically derive from 'tour-' (turn) + '-moil' (from molere, to grind), but this etymology is not productive in modern English.
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📝Examples
“My room was in complete turmoil after I tried to find my passport five minutes before leaving for the airport.”
“The stock market experienced severe turmoil following the unexpected news.”
“Her mind was in turmoil as she couldn't decide between pizza and hamburger for the tenth time that day.”
“The family went through emotional turmoil during the divorce proceedings.”
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