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/
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
The turbulent storm tossed the small fishing boat violently across the waves.
Turbulent times expose the fraudulent behind the opulent!
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🌳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.
Breakdown
turb- (disorder, disturbance) + -ul- (diminutive) + -ent (adjective-forming suffix) = turbulent (full of disorder or disturbance)
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📝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.”
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