turbulent
adjective
1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
- a turbulent and unruly childhood
Similar word(s): unquiet, disruptive, riotous, troubled, tumultuous
2. (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
- turbulent rapids
Similar word(s): agitated, churning, roiled, roiling, roily
Sentences with turbulent as an adjective:
- It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
- The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.