Turbulent

/ˈtɜːrB.jə.lənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characterized by or exhibiting unrest, disorder, or conflict; chaotic.

The company's turbulent history included numerous leadership changes and financial crises.

Moving unsteadily or violently; agitated.

The airplane faced turbulent conditions during the storm, causing it to shake and sway.

Full of turbulent emotions or experiences.

Their relationship was tumultuous and turbulent, filled with passionate arguments and reconciliations.

Involving a lot of change and confusion.

The turbulent political climate made it difficult for any leaders to establish long-term policies.

From Latin 'turbulentus', from 'turba' meaning 'disturbance, confusion'.

turbulent times

Periods marked by instability and chaos.

turbulent flow

A type of fluid flow characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and velocity.

turbulent relationship

A relationship marked by conflict, tension, and instability.

turbulence

The condition of being turbulent; a state of confusion.

turbulentness

The quality of being turbulent or chaotic.

A wild situation or event that is hard to control.

That party was so turbulent, things got out of hand quickly.

A crazy or unpredictable person.

He's a real turbulent character; you never know what he'll do next.