tumultuous
The adjective tumultuous means disruptive, troubled, or disorderly — like the tumultuous state of an unruly classroom after the teacher has stepped out for a few minutes.
You might hear the adjective tumultuous in news stories about riots because it's one of the best words to describe a group of people in turmoil or disorder, but it can mean anything in a state of unrest. For example, you might steer your boat into a safe harbor before a heavy storm, so the tumultuous waves won't sweep you onto the rocks.
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characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination“the tumultuous years of his administration”
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synonyms:
disruptive, riotous, troubled, turbulent
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unquiet
characterized by unrest or disorder
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unquiet
Vocabulary lists containing tumultuous
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