Turmoil

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜrˌmɔɪl/

Definitions of turmoil

noun a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

Example Sentences

A1 The students were in turmoil after the fire alarm went off.

A2 The town was in turmoil after the mayor's scandal was exposed.

B1 The company faced turmoil as they tried to navigate the new regulations.

B2 The political party was in turmoil as members debated the new policy.

C1 The country was in turmoil following the unexpected resignation of the president.

C2 The stock market was in turmoil as investors reacted to the news of a global recession.

Examples of turmoil in a Sentence

formal The country is currently in a state of political turmoil.

informal There's been a lot of turmoil in the office lately.

slang Things are really in turmoil right now.

figurative Emotions were in turmoil as she struggled to make a decision.

Grammatical Forms of turmoil

• past tense: turmoiled
• plural: turmoils
• comparative: more turmoil
• superlative: most turmoil
• present tense: turmoils
• future tense: will turmoil
• perfect tense: has turmoiled
• continuous tense: is turmoiling
• singular: turmoil
• positive degree: turmoil
• infinitive: to turmoil
• gerund: turmoiling
• participle: turmoiled

Origin and Evolution of turmoil

First Known Use: 1526 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'turmoil' originated from the Middle English term 'turmoil' which was derived from the Old French word 'turmull' meaning 'commotion or disturbance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'turmoil' has retained its original meaning of chaos or confusion, but has also come to encompass a sense of emotional or mental unrest.