turbulent
CEFR: C1
Characterized by severe conflict, disorder, unrest, financial volatility, or violent fluid commotion (e.g. 'turbulent times').
Synonyms
- tumultuous
- tempestuous
- unsettled
Common Collocations
- turbulent times
- turbulent history
- turbulent flight
Example Sentence
The country experienced a turbulent political period marked by frequent cabinet reshuffles and economic strikes.