Meaning of turbulent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtərbjələnt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    turbulent

    Definitions

    1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

    Examples

    • « effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive »
    • « riotous times »
    • « these troubled areas »
    • « the tumultuous years of his administration »
    • « a turbulent and unruly childhood »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (of a liquid) agitated vigorously

    Examples

    • « in a state of turbulence »
    • « the river's roiling current »
    • « turbulent rapids »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs? No - no, your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears. »
    Washington Irving
  • « The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right. »
    Alexander Hamilton
  • « I talked about the need for American leadership, I talked about the importance of the United States to a more peaceful world, a world that has been quite turbulent in recent years, and needs a strong American anchor. »
    Condoleezza Rice
  • « The experience of democracy is like the experience of life itself-always changing, infinite in its variety, sometimes turbulent and all the more valuable for having been tested by adversity. »
    Jimmy Carter

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