turbulent

[tur-byuh-luhnt] / ˈtɜr byə lənt /

ADJECTIVE

unsettled, raging (referring to weather)

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter bumpy choppy fierce rough stormy swirling tempestuous unstable violent

WEAK

agitated blustering blustery boiling coarse confused destructive disordered disturbed foaming furious howling inclement moiling noisy restless riotous roaring ruffled rugged stirred up stormful storming thunderous tremulous tumultuous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful smooth

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

ADJECTIVE

rebellious, unmanageable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter chaotic fierce lawless quarrelsome raucous rough rowdy unruly violent

WEAK

agitated anarchic angry boisterous demonstrative destructive disorderly excited fiery foaming insubordinate mutinous obstreperous passionate perturbed rabid rambunctious rampant refractory riotous roughhouse rude seditious shaking stern storming termagant unbridled uncontrolled undisciplined ungovernable untamed uproarious vehement vociferous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful quiet

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

Example Sentences

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This project represents one of the most sensitive radio investigations ever carried out to search for pulsars in the turbulent central region of the Milky Way.

From Science Daily

InterContinental Hotels Group IHG 0.35%increase; green up pointing triangle posted higher profit and revenue in 2025 despite turbulent business conditions in the U.S., supported by the expansion in key markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

European stocks were rising on Monday, as the U.S. market finally got a chance to catch its breath following weeks of turbulent trading.

From Barron's

February has been a turbulent month on Wall Street.

From Barron's

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