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

Nevertheless, Mbappé’s departure places even more stress on a tumultuous period for Nike. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Panettiere and Brian, who dated on and off from 2018 to 2022, had a tumultuous relationship. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Plus, the comfy layer, lightweight skirt, and practical shoes are so on the nose of how stylish people are working with fall’s tumultuous weather patterns. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

European energy companies have also proved resilient despite a tumultuous twelve months, with Shell, Glencore, BP and TotalEnergies occupying the rest of the top five spots. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026