turbulent

Universal Words adjective [usuallybeforenoun] 1 in which there is a lot of sudden change, confusion, disagreement and sometimes violence: a short and turbulent career in politics * a turbulent part of the world * turbulent emotions / feelings 2 (of air or water) changing direction suddenly and violently: The aircraft is designed to withstand turbulent conditions. * a turbulent sea / storm (= caused by turbulent water / air) 3 (of people) noisy and/or difficult to control: a turbulent crowd