turmoil

Definition

  • noun: a state of confusion or disorder
  • noun: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
  • synonyms: activity, ado, agitation

Examples

  • The country has been in 'turmoil' for the past 10 years.

  • His life has been in a constant 'turmoil'.

  • a period of political/economic 'turmoil'

Movie quotes

  • (..) those foresaid lands so by his father lost And this, I take it, is the main motive of our preparations And the chief head of this great haste and turmoil in the land I think it be no other but even so I am well studied for a liberal thanks, which I do owe you - Marcellus, Barnado - My honoured lord (..)
    2015 Hamlet