Synonyms of tumultuous

tumultuous

adjective

tu̇-ˈməl-chə-wəs 

1

as in turbulent

marked by sudden or violent disturbance

one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the region

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turbulent
• convulsive
• tempestuous
• stormy
• sporadic
• fitful
• spasmodic
• boisterous
• cataclysmal
• riotous
• noisy
• furious
• clamorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peaceful
• calm
• undisturbed
• serene
• tranquil
• placid
• unperturbed
• untroubled
• unshaken

2

as in rough

marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements

watched the tumultuous weather from the dry safety of our house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turbulent
• rough
• wild
• tempestuous
• stormy
• brutal
• harsh
• rugged
• bleak
• violent
• raging
• severe
• blustery
• unsettled
• blustering
• inclement
• nasty
• unquiet
• raw
• roily
• squally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peaceful
• quiet
• calm
• tranquil
• serene
• placid
• clear
• halcyon
• bright
• fair
• sunny
• cloudless
• sunshiny
• unclouded
• clement

3

as in violent

marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity

after a tumultuous day of trading, the stock market was down 500 points

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turbulent
• violent
• ferocious
• fierce
• furious
• rough
• volcanic
• vicious
• explosive
• rabid
• tempestuous
• stormy
• brutal
• convulsive
• hot
• cyclonic
• paroxysmal
• volatile
• aggressive
• contentious
• savage
• hammer-and-tongs
• blood-and-guts
• hostile
• knock-down, drag-out
• bang-bang
• frantic
• barbarous
• destructive
• antagonistic
• combative
• pugnacious
• mad
• belligerent
• bellicose
• frenzied
• combustible
• quarrelsome
• assertive
• truculent
• gladiatorial
• agitated
• ruinous
• cataclysmal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peaceful
• peaceable
• nonviolent
• calm
• serene
• tranquil
• pacific
• halcyon
• unaggressive
• nonbelligerent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tumultuous

Combining archival and original footage, and blurring the categories of documentary essay and the poetic avant-garde, Pelechian’s visionary works revolve around a grand recurring theme of humankind’s tumultuous relationship to the natural world. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Those increases reflected market rates for health care leaders amid tumultuous times, specialists said. — Jonathan Saltzman — Boston Globe, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Panettiere and Brian Hickerson had a tumultuous relationship, including Hickerson being arrested multiple times over alleged abuse, according to Panettiere's recent memoir and media reports. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Panettiere and Hickerson began dating in 2018 and had a tumultuous relationship that included several allegations of domestic abuse. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026