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turbulent
adjective
Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- URBULEN
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈtɜːbjələnt/
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous
“It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.”
Being in, or causing, disturbance or unrest
“The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.”
In context
Example Sentences
It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.