Turmoil
/tˈɜˌrmɔɪl/
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Definition
(noun) A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
Sentence Examples
The dismissal of foreign minister Tanaka is symbolic of the continuing political turmoil.
The carp's longevity is unmolested by the turmoil of the millipede.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The country was in a state of political ____ after the sudden change in government earlier this difficult afternoon today.