Definition of: turbulent

(tûr′byə·lənt) adjective
1. Being in violent agitation or commotion.
2. Inclined to rebel; insubordinate.
3. Having a tendency to disturb or throw into confusion. [<MF <L turbulentus full of disturbance <turbare. See TURBID.]
—tur′bu·lent·ly adverb Synonyms: agitated, blustering, boisterous, disorderly, disturbed, insurgent, mutinous, obstreperous, rebellious, refractory, riotous, seditious, tumultuous, wild. See NOISY, VIOLENT.