turbulent
adjective/ˈtɜrbjələnt/
Frequency rank: #7,966 most common English word
Meaning
characterized by sudden, irregular movement or disorder; chaotic and unstable.
Example sentence
The pilot warned passengers to fasten their seatbelts because of turbulent air ahead.
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