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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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 June 2026
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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, initially felt the effect of the Middle East turmoil this year with lower demand.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Because of turmoil in the country, the national team has not played a match in Haiti since 2021.
—Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
This edition is once again under the stewardship of Artistic Director Tiziana Rocca, who returned to the role in 2025 after being unceremoniously ousted in 2017 amid political turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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