Turbulent - English meaning

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

In a state of complete confusion and disorder.

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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…

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…

abbreviation

(giving position or direction) left.

Usage examples:

L to r: gordon, anthony, and mark

noun

The twelfth letter of the alphabet.

noun

A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of water under standard conditions, now equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres (about 1.75 pints).

Usage examples:

A litre bottle of wine

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., …

adjective

(of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

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A dark and stormy night

adjective

Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

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He had a reckless and tempestuous streak

adjective

Making an uproar or loud, confused noise.

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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 …

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…

adjective

Likely to give way; not stable.

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The unstable cliff tops

adjective

Not firm and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to last

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It is a poor and politically unstable country., he’s emotionally unstable – you never know how he’l…

adjective

Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

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A violent confrontation with riot police

adjective

Using or involving force to hurt or attack

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Violent crime, the police are concerned about the possibility of violent behavior at the demonstrat…

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