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.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Global market turmoil forced the BOJ to lower that figure to 200 billion yen per quarter.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Qatar’s support for the pro-democracy protests antagonized its fellow Gulf Arab monarchies, which feared political turmoil on their soil.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Season 3 brought Belly's romantic turmoil to a peak, ultimately leading her to star a new chapter in Paris — far away from Cousins Beach and the Fisher brothers.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for turmoil
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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