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.