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turmoil
Definitions
1
noun
A
state
of
great
disturbance
,
confusion
,
or
uncertainty
.
The
country
was
in
turmoil
after
the
election
results
were
announced
.
Her
mind
was
in
turmoil
as
she
tried
to
make
a
difficult
decision
.
The
sudden
change
in
leadership
caused
turmoil
within
the
organization
.
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Middle English
Originally meant
a commotion or disturbance
Background
The word 'turmoil' likely originated in the late Middle English period, possibly as a variant of 'tremel', meaning to shake or tremble. It has been used to describe states of confusion or disorder for centuries.