turbulent
intermediateB2/ˈtɜːrbjələnt/ · tur-bu-lent
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Meanings
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
متنازع، بے انتظام یا اختلال سے بھرپور؛ طے شدہ یا پرسکون نہیں۔
جوش و خروش
josh o kharosh
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- turbulent waters
- turbulent relationship
- turbulent times
Example Sentences
The turbulent waters made sailing nearly impossible.
جوش و خروش پانی نے جہاز رانی کو تقریباً ناممکن بنا دیا۔
Josh o kharosh paani ne jahaz rani ko taqreeban naamumkin bana dia.
They lived through a turbulent period in their country's history.
انہوں نے اپنے ملک کی تاریخ کے ایک متنازع دور سے گزرا۔
Unhon ne apne mulk ki tareekh ke aik mutnaza dor se guzra.
The relationship was turbulent, full of highs and lows.
یہ رشتہ جوش و خروش کا شکار رہا، اونچ نیچ سے بھرا ہوا۔
Yeh rishta josh o kharosh ka shikar raha, oonch neech se bhara hua.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of turbulence in an airplane as a chaotic shaking.
Imagine a stormy sea with high waves and confusion.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ادھر ادھر کے جھونکے آنے لگے، جوش و خروش دل میں چھانے لگے
Idhar idhar ke jhonke aane lage, josh o kharosh dil mein chhane lage
Winds from all directions began to blow, a surge of turmoil started to fill the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھچک کے آگے جوش و خروش نہیں چلتا
Khicak ke aage josh o kharosh nahi chalta
After the pull, there is no turbulence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "turbulentus" — disturbed, agitated
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Latin 'turbulentus', referring to a state of disturbance or agitation.