turbulent — very disturbed; characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very disturbed; characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
Korean meaning: 매우 혼란스러운; 갈등, 무질서, 혼란이 특징인; 안정적이지 않거나 평온하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: **터**뷸런트
Example Sentences
- My stomach becomes turbulent every time I see my ex with someone new.
- The turbulent political situation made investors nervous about the market.
- During the turbulent teenage years, my room looked like a tornado had hit it.
turbulent
ADJECTIVE//ˈtɜːrbjələnt//
very disturbed; characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm
Passengers experience turbulent flight conditions as the plane shakes violently
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
Turbulent times expose the fraudulent behind the opulent!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'turbulentus,' derived from 'turba' meaning 'disorder' or 'crowd,' combined with the suffix '-lentus' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by.' The word entered English through Old French.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“My stomach becomes turbulent every time I see my ex with someone new.”
“The turbulent political situation made investors nervous about the market.”
“During the turbulent teenage years, my room looked like a tornado had hit it.”
“The turbulent river made it impossible for the boats to cross safely.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free