turmoil C1 Topic:Abstract Ideas US /ˈtɝːˌmɔɪl/ UK /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ See IPA manual Freq #13479 Meanings 1 noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or trouble. The company was thrown into turmoil after the sudden resignation. 2 noun Strong emotional distress or inner conflict. She was in turmoil over whether to accept the job abroad. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · a state of great confusion,... tumultupheavalconvulsion 2 noun · strong emotional distress... agitation More chaosdisorder Etymology AI details Unknown. First appears c. 1526. Perhaps from Old French tremouille (“the hopper of a mill”). Topics Abstract Ideas External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # turmoil **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈtɝːˌmɔɪl/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ **Frequency rank:** 13479 ## Meanings 1. A state of great confusion, disorder, or trouble. 2. Strong emotional distress or inner conflict. ## Examples - The company was thrown into turmoil after the sudden resignation. - She was in turmoil over whether to accept the job abroad. ## Synonyms - chaos - disorder ## Etymology Unknown. First appears c. 1526. Perhaps from Old French tremouille (“the hopper of a mill”). ## AI Etymology Turmoil is traced through unknown. First appears c. 1526. Perhaps from Old French tremouille (“the hopper of a mill”). In present-day use, it can mean a state of great confusion, disorder, or trouble, or strong emotional distress or inner conflict. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas markdown