Turmoil
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrˌmɔɪl/
Turmoil (noun)
- a state of great confusion, disorder, or disturbance
- 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