turbulent
adjectiveUK /ˈtɜː.bjə.lənt/
US /ˈtɝː.bjə.lənt/
Moving in a wild, rough way that is hard to control.
The small boat rocked on the turbulent sea.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Full of confusion, fighting, or strong feelings.
The country went through a turbulent year of protests.
3. Air or water that keeps changing direction and speed suddenly.
The plane shook as it flew through turbulent air.
4. A time in someone's life that is full of big changes and problems.
His turbulent teenage years were full of arguments.