turmoil
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //ˈtɝˌmɔɪɫ// UK //tˈɜːmɔɪl// tur·moil
n. a state of great confusion, excitement, or trouble. You use this when everything feels messy and out of control.
n. a state of extreme confusion, agitation, or disturbance. Often describes political, social, or emotional instability.
The country was in political turmoil after the election.
The sudden departure of the CEO left the company's leadership in turmoil for several months.
Despite the internal turmoil caused by the scandal, the organization managed to maintain its public image through a series of carefully managed press releases.
Unknown. First appears c. 1526. Perhaps from Old French tremouille (“the hopper of a mill”).
Usage
Commonly follows the preposition 'in' to describe a state of being.