turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
Recent Examples on the Web
When sports betting was made legal in 2018, rampant advertising and sponsorship coupled with an unregulated market resulted in a turmoil that prompted the government to usher in new regulations in 2023.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Nicole Brown, a historian of Martha Jefferson at Monticello, suspects that the impossible date was the result of turmoil in Jefferson’s personal life.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That same kind of counterculture is what makes Argentina be in such turmoil.
—
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for turmoil
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Nicole Brown, a historian of Martha Jefferson at Monticello, suspects that the impossible date was the result of turmoil in Jefferson’s personal life.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That same kind of counterculture is what makes Argentina be in such turmoil.
—
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for turmoil
Cite this Entry
“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
