Turmoil: meaning, definitions and examples

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turmoil

 

[ ˈtɜːmɔɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in society

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Synonyms

chaos, confusion, disorder

Examples of usage

  • The country was in a state of turmoil after the revolution.
  • The political turmoil led to widespread protests and unrest.
  • The economic turmoil resulted in many businesses closing down.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

A state of emotional or mental confusion or agitation.

Synonyms

agitation, anguish, confusion, distress

Examples of usage

  • She was in turmoil after receiving the bad news.
  • His mind was in turmoil as he tried to make a difficult decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "turmoil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tumulto

🇮🇳 उथल-पुथल

🇩🇪 Unruhe

🇮🇩 kekacauan

🇺🇦 піднесений хаос

🇵🇱 zamieszanie

🇯🇵 混乱 (こんらん)

🇫🇷 tumulte

🇪🇸 tumulto

🇹🇷 kargaşa

🇰🇷 혼란 (혼란)

🇸🇦 اضطراب

🇨🇿 neklid

🇸🇰 nepokoj

🇨🇳 动荡 (dòngdàng)

🇸🇮 nemir

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзылу

🇬🇪 მოწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 tumulto

Word origin

The word 'turmoil' originated in the mid-16th century from the French word 'tremouille', meaning 'a state of agitation'. It has been used to describe both societal and emotional upheaval throughout history, often in times of great change or uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,064, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.