Vocabulary
Turbulent
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Urdu meaning
ہنگامہ خیز، انتشار انگیز، افرتفری سے بھرپور
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Second, Pakistan must not enter the war on any side.Third, Pakistan must keep itself prepared for turbulent times as India is continuing its Operation Sindoor through Afghanistan while the nature of warfare has totally changed.
Dawn Editorials —
The blue war
— 2026-03-29
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He was the last (r.161-180 AD) of the Five Good Emperors whose governance brought peace and social order a Pax Romana to a turbulent empire.In modern times, who knew better than Dr Kissinger the lessons history provides?
Dawn Editorials —
Rex Mundi
— 2026-03-05
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FTER a turbulent 18 months, Bangladesh seems to be on track for a full return to democratic rule following Thursday`s general elections.
Dawn Editorials —
Bangladesh polls
— 2026-02-14
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Sheikh Hasina`s rule was among the darker chapters of Bangladesh`s turbulent history.Her transformation from an elected leader to a ruthless autocrat was stark, and last year`s uprising was a reaction to her brutal rule.
Dawn Editorials —
Bangladesh upheaval
— 2025-12-21
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Trump`s tariff offensive against China set relations onto a turbulent course.Nevertheless, Trump has repeatedly said he wants a deal with Beijing and he did reach a trade agreement with President Xi Jinping in their October 2025 meeting.
Dawn Editorials —
An unsettled world in 2026
— 2025-12-08
Synonyms
tempestuous, stormy, unstable, unsettled, tumultuous, explosive, in turmoil,
Curator example
“the country’s turbulent history”
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