TURMOIL

[noun] - a state of confusion, uncertainty or lack of orderThe country is in a state of political turmoil. [U]The Stock Exchange is in turmoil following a huge wave of selling. [U]Although her mind was in a turmoil, she tried to stay calm for the sake of her children. [C]The company's management was thrown into a turmoil by the take-over bid. [C]The entire region has been devastated by the turmoils of war. [C]