tur·bu·lent 
/ˈtɚbjələnt/ adjective
/ˈtɚbjələnt/ adjective [more turbulent; most turbulent] 1 : moving in an irregular or violent way
▪ Turbulent waters caused the boat to capsize. 2 : full of confusion, violence, or disorder : not stable or steady
▪ The sixties were a turbulent period in American history. ▪ a turbulent relationship
▪ Turbulent waters caused the boat to capsize.
▪ The sixties were a turbulent period in American history. ▪ a turbulent relationship
— tur·bu·lent·ly adverb
