Turmoil

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrˌmɔɪl/

Turmoil (noun)

  1. a state of great confusion, disorder, or disturbance
  2. a situation where there is political instability or unrest

Examples

  • The office was in turmoil after the announcement.
  • Her mind was in turmoil as she tried to decide.

Common collocations: emotional turmoil, financial turmoil, cause turmoil, political turmoil, social turmoil