tur ‧ moil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl $ ˈtɜːr-/ BrE AmE noun [singular, uncountable]
a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety
political/emotional/economic/religious etc turmoil
the prospect of another week of political turmoil
in (a) turmoil
Ashley gazed at him, her thoughts in turmoil.