tumultuousness
/tju:'mʌltjuəsnis/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A state characterized by great noise, confusion, and disorder; uproar. It refers to a condition of extreme commotion, agitation, or turbulence, often involving a noisy and chaotic crowd or a highly agitated emotional state.
Usage
The noun "tumultuousness" describes a noisy, chaotic, and confused situation. It is a formal word often used to depict scenes of public uproar, intense emotional upheaval, or periods of great social and political disorder.
Examples
- The tumultuousness of the protest made it difficult for the police to restore order.
- After the controversial decision, the meeting descended into tumultuousness.
- She felt a deep inner tumultuousness that mirrored the storm raging outside.
- The tumultuousness of the stock market during the crisis worried investors.
Advanced Usage
- "the tumultuousness of the era": This phrase is used to describe a historical period marked by significant social unrest, rapid change, and conflict.
- Historians often write about the tumultuousness of the 1960s.
Variants and Related Words
- Tumultuous (adj): Characterized by tumult; noisy and disorderly.
- The crowd gave the leader a tumultuous welcome.
- Tumult (n): A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; a state of confusion or disorder.
- A tumult erupted in the streets.
Synonyms
- Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
- Turmoil: A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
- Uproar: A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.
- Pandemonium: Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
- Bedlam: A scene of uproar and confusion.
Antonyms
- Calm: The absence of violent or confrontational activity; tranquility.
- Peace: Freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
- Order: The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
- Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Noun
- a state of commotion and noise and confusion