turmoil
Americannoun
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a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet.
mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- Synonyms:
- uproar, disorder, turbulence
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Obsolete. hard labor; toil.
noun
verb
Related Words
See agitation.
Etymology
Origin of turmoil
First recorded in 1520–30; originally as verb: “to agitate”; etymology uncertain; perhaps tur(n) + moil
Example Sentences
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The S&P 500 lingered just below the 7000 mark throughout February, and tariff turmoil and concerns that artificial intelligence may upend the economy continue to weigh on stocks heading into March.
From Barron's
Yet the latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year’s turmoil.
From Barron's
The S&P 500 lingered just below the 7000 mark throughout February, and tariff turmoil and concerns that artificial intelligence may upend the economy continue to weigh on stocks heading into March.
From Barron's
Yet the latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year’s turmoil.
From Barron's
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell in February, each suffering its worst month since tariff turmoil started to crop up in markets last spring.
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