Turbulent - English meaning

Turbulent – definitions in English dictionary

adjective
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Usage examples:
The country's turbulent history
Synonims:
TempestuousStormyUnstableUnsettledTumultuousExplosiveIn turmoilFull of upheavalsFull of conflictFull of ups and downsRoller-coasterChaoticFull of confusionViolentWildAnarchicL

adjective
Full of confusion; lacking order
Usage examples:
His book discusses the turbulent years of the civil rights struggle., turbulent seas kept us from s…

adjective
Experiencing many problems, disagreements, or changes
Usage examples:
A turbulent time/period/year the publishing world is going through a turbulent time at the moment.,…

Turbulent translation into English

Turbulent: translate from English into Chinese

湍流, 汹涌, 动荡不安, 惛怓

Turbulent: translate from English into Dutch

Turbulent, Wild, Woelig, Onstuimig

Turbulent: translate from English into French

Turbulent, Agité

Turbulent: translate from English into German

Turbulent, Stürmisch, Aufgewühlt, Aufrührerisch

Turbulent: translate from English into Hindi

उपद्रवी, अशांत, हुडदंगी, बखेडिया, दंगैत

Turbulent: translate from English into Italian

Turbolento, Tumultuoso, Agitato

Turbulent: translate from English into Korean

난기류, 휘몰아치는, 소란스러운

Turbulent: translate from English into Russian

Бурный, Турбулентный, Беспокойный, Вихревой, Буйный, Непокорный, Бурливый

Turbulent: translate from English into Spanish

Turbulento

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin turbulentus ‘full of commotion’, from turba ‘crowd’.

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Turbulent – similar words

turbulence

noun
Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid.
Usage examples:
The plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence

noun
A state of confusion and lack of order
Usage examples:
Political turbulence, his songs reflect the turbulence of his times., the plane ran into some turbu…

Turbulence - all meanings in English

Turbulent synonims

anarchic

əˈnɑː.kɪk

adjective
With no controlling rules or principles to give order.
Usage examples:
An anarchic and bitter civil war

adjective
Not showing respect for official or accepted rules, behaviour, organizations, leaders, etc.
Usage examples:
Milligan's anarchic humour has always had the power to offend as well as entertain.

adjective
Without organization or control, especially describing a society with no government or a very weak government

Anarchic - all meanings in English

chaotic

keɪˈɒt.ɪk

adjective
In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
Usage examples:
The political situation was chaotic

adjective
In a state of chaos
Usage examples:
The house is a bit chaotic at the moment - we've got all these extra people staying and we're still…

Chaotic - all meanings in English

explosive

ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv

adjective
Able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart.
Usage examples:
An explosive device

noun
A substance which can be made to explode, especially any of those used in bombs or shells.
Usage examples:
Stocks of explosives

adjective
Exploding or able to explode easily
Usage examples:
An explosive device, certain gases are highly explosive., fig. it was a politically explosive issue…

Explosive - all meanings in English

roller-coaster

noun
A situation in which prices, rates, etc. keep going up and down by large amounts very quickly
Usage examples:
Last week the roller coaster of crude oil prices climbed to $89.47 on thursday and $90 on friday., …

Roller-coaster - all meanings in English

stormy

adjective
(of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Usage examples:
A dark and stormy night

Stormy - all meanings in English

tempestuous

adjective
Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
Usage examples:
He had a reckless and tempestuous streak

Tempestuous - all meanings in English

tumultuous

adjective
Making an uproar or loud, confused noise.
Usage examples:
Tumultuous applause

adjective
Very loud, or full of confusion, change, or uncertainty
Usage examples:
The former president appeared to tumultuous applause and a standing ovation., after the tumultuous …

Tumultuous - all meanings in English

unsettled

adjective
Lacking order or stability.
Usage examples:
An unsettled childhood

verb
Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb.
Usage examples:
The crisis has unsettled financial markets

adjective
Tending to change suddenly; not having a regular pattern
Usage examples:
Things are unsettled in the state’s political arena., the forecast is for unsettled weather, with m…

Unsettled - all meanings in English

unstable

adjective
Likely to give way; not stable.
Usage examples:
The unstable cliff tops

adjective
Not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last
Usage examples:
It is a poor and politically unstable country., he’s emotionally unstable – you never know how he’l…

Unstable - all meanings in English

violent

adjective
Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Usage examples:
A violent confrontation with riot police

adjective
Using or involving force to hurt or attack
Usage examples:
Violent crime, the police are concerned about the possibility of violent behavior at the demonstrat…

Violent - all meanings in English

wild

adjective
(of an animal or plant) living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
Usage examples:
A herd of wild goats

noun
A natural state or uncultivated or uninhabited region.
Usage examples:
Kiwis are virtually extinct in the wild

verb
Treat (a person or animal) harshly, so that they become untrusting or nervous.
Usage examples:
Let your pigeon fly for a while: we don't want to wild him

Wild - all meanings in English

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