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View usage for: (tɜːʳbjʊlənt) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A turbulent time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder. They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations. The minister announced that he was taking a rest from the turbulent world of politics. Synonyms: wild, violent, disorderly, agitated More Synonyms of turbulent 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Turbulent water or air contains strong currents which change direction suddenly. I had to have a boat that could handle turbulent seas. Synonyms: stormy, rough, raging, tempestuous More Synonyms of turbulent turbulent in British English (ˈtɜːbjʊlənt) adjective1. being in a state of turbulence 2. wild or insubordinate; unruly Derived forms turbulently (ˈturbulently) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin turbulentus, from turba confusion turbulent in American English (ˈtɜrbjələnt) adjective full of commotion or wild disorder ; specif.,a. marked by or causing turmoil; unruly or boisterous a turbulent mob b. violently agitated; tumultuous turbulent grief c. marked by wildly irregular motion turbulent air currents Derived forms turbulently (ˈturbulently) adverb Word origin Fr < L turbulentus < turba, a crowd: see turbid turbulent in Chemical Engineering (tɜrbyələnt) adjective( Chemical Engineering: General) A turbulent flow is a flow in which a fluid moves around in an irregular way. COLLOCATIONS: ~ flow Turbulent flow is the random movement of fluids. The turbulent eddies in the flow allow very good mixing. A turbulent flow is a flow in which a fluid moves around in an irregular way. turbulent in Mechanical Engineering (tɜrbyələnt) adjective( Mechanical engineering: Fluid engineering) A turbulent flow is a flow in which a fluid moves around in an irregular way. If the valve is opened too far, the flow in the pipe becomes turbulent. In a turbulent flow, there is plenty of energy for mixing to occur. A turbulent flow is a flow in which a fluid moves around in an irregular way. Examples of 'turbulent' in a sentenceturbulent In other languagesturbulent British English: turbulent ADJECTIVE A turbulent time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder. They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations. - American English: turbulent
- Brazilian Portuguese: turbulento
- Chinese: 动荡的
- European Spanish: turbulento
- French: turbulent
- German: turbulent
- Italian: turbolento
- Japanese: 動乱の
- Korean: 격동의
- European Portuguese: turbulento
- Latin American Spanish: turbulento
Definition (of people) wild and unruly six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations Definition (of water or air) full of violent unpredictable currents I had to have a boat that could handle turbulent seas. Synonyms boiling disordered unsettled foaming unstable blustery Opposites still , quiet , calm , smooth , peaceful , glassy , unruffled Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) anarchic attitudes and disrespect for authority Synonyms lawless, rioting, confused, disordered, revolutionary, chaotic, rebellious, riotous, disorganized, misruled, ungoverned, misgoverned Definition noisy and lively a boisterous but good-natured crowd Synonyms unruly, wild, disorderly, loud, noisy, wayward, rowdy, wilful, riotous, unrestrained, rollicking, impetuous, rumbustious, uproarious, obstreperous, clamorousAdditional synonymsDefinition (of the sea) fairly rough A gale was blowing and the sea was choppy. Synonyms rough, broken, ruffled, tempestuous, blustery, squallyDefinition uncontrolled disorderly conduct Synonyms unruly, disruptive, rowdy, turbulent, unlawful, stormy, rebellious, boisterous, tumultuous, lawless, riotous, unmanageable, ungovernable, refractory, obstreperous, indisciplined Definition violent or unrestrained, such as in speed or energy A furious gunbattle ensued. Synonyms violent, wild, intense, fierce, savage, turbulent, stormy, agitated, boisterous, tumultuous, vehement, unrestrained, tempestuous, impetuous, ungovernableDefinition not submissive to authority Workers who are grossly insubordinate are threatened with discharge. Synonyms disobedient, defiant, rebellious, disorderly, turbulent, unruly, insurgent, recalcitrant, fractious, riotous, undisciplined, seditious, mutinous, ungovernable, refractory, contumacious (literary) Definition not having laws They said there could never be an excuse for lawless behaviour. Synonyms disorderly, wild, unruly, rebellious, chaotic, reckless, insurgent, anarchic, riotous, unrestrained, seditious, mutinous, insubordinate, ungoverned Definition openly rebellious His own army, stung by defeat, is mutinous. Synonyms rebellious, revolutionary, turbulent, subversive, unruly, insurgent, riotous, unmanageable, seditious, disobedient, ungovernable, refractory, bolshie (British, informal), insubordinate, contumacious (literary) Definition noisy and difficult to control an awkward and obstreperous customer Synonyms unruly, disorderly, wild, rough, loud, noisy, out of control, turbulent, rampaging, out of hand, wayward, rowdy, raucous, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, boisterous, wilful, lawless, vociferous, fractious, riotous, tempestuous, unmanageable, undisciplined, stroppy (British, slang), rip-roaring (informal), mutinous, ungovernable, uproarious, clamorous, rambunctious (informal), rackety, insubordinate, roistering, roisterous raging seas Synonyms stormy, strong, wild, violent, turbulent, tempestuousDefinition rebelling or showing a tendency towards rebellion a rebellious and dissident territory Synonyms revolutionary, rebel, disorderly, unruly, turbulent, disaffected, insurgent, recalcitrant, disloyal, seditious, mutinous, disobedient, ungovernable, insubordinate, insurrectionary Definition unruly or rebellious a riotous mob of hooligans Synonyms unruly, violent, disorderly, rebellious, rowdy, anarchic, tumultuous, lawless, mutinous, ungovernable, uproarious, refractory, insubordinate, rampageous Additional synonymsDefinition violent or stormy The ships collided in rough seas. Synonyms stormy, wild, turbulent, agitated, choppy, tempestuous, inclement, squallyDefinition rough, noisy, or disorderly He has complained about rowdy neighbours. Synonyms disorderly, rough, loud, noisy, unruly, boisterous, loutish, wild, uproarious, obstreperousHe fell under suspicion for distributing seditious pamphlets. Synonyms revolutionary, dissident, subversive, rebellious, disloyal, mutinous, refractory, treasonable, insubordinateDefinition extremely emotional or passionate the couple's tempestuous relationship Synonyms passionate, intense, turbulent, heated, wild, excited, emotional, violent, flaming, hysterical, stormy, impassioned, uncontrolled, boisterous, feverishDefinition unruly, noisy, or excited Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause. Synonyms wild, excited, riotous, unrestrained, violent, raging, disorderly, fierce, passionate, noisy, restless, unruly, rowdy, boisterous, full-on (informal), lawless, vociferous, rumbustious, uproarious, obstreperous, clamorousDefinition exciting, confused, or turbulent the tumultuous changes in Eastern Europe Synonyms turbulent, exciting, confused, disturbed, hectic, stormy, agitatedDefinition (of feelings or behaviour) not restrained or controlled in any way a tale of lust and unbridled passion Synonyms unrestrained, uncontrolled, unchecked, violent, excessive, rampant, unruly, full-on (informal), wanton, riotous, intemperate, ungovernable, unconstrained, licentious, ungoverned, uncurbed Definition behaving badly, with a lack of self-control a noisy and undisciplined group of students Synonyms uncontrolled, wild, unruly, wayward, wilful, unrestrained, disobedient, obstreperousDefinition (of a country or area) not able to be effectively governed, esp. because of unrest or violence The country has become ungovernable. Synonyms unruly, rebellious, unmanageable, refractoryDefinition difficult to control or organize It's not good enough just to blame the unruly children. Synonyms uncontrollable, wild, unmanageable, disorderly, turbulent, boisterous, rebellious, wayward, rowdy, intractable, wilful, lawless, fractious, riotous, headstrong, mutinous, disobedient, ungovernable, refractory, obstreperous, insubordinateAdditional synonymsDefinition (of laughter) loud and boisterous He had spent several uproarious evenings at the Embassy Club. Synonyms riotous, wild, rowdy, disorderly, loud, noisy, turbulent, boisterous, tumultuous, unrestrained, tempestuous, rollicking, gleeful, clamorousDefinition sudden and forceful That night a violent storm arose and wrecked most of the ships. Synonyms powerful, wild, devastating, strong, storming, raging, turbulent, tumultuous, tempestuous, gale force, blustery, ruinous, full of force, forcible |