tumultus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- commotion noun A sudden burst of noisy confusion or disturbance.
- confusion noun A state of not understanding what is happening; a lack of clarity.
- disquietude noun A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
- tumult noun Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.
- turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.
- uproar noun A loud, chaotic outburst of noise, protest, or anger.
Senses
tumultus is used for these senses in English:
- commotion An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
- confusion A lack of clarity or order.
- disquietude (uncountable) A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
- tumult Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
- turmoil A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
- uproar Tumultuous, noisy excitement. [from 1520s]
confusion — full definition
- noun A state of not understanding what is happening; a lack of clarity.
- noun The mistaking of one thing for another.
- noun Disorientation, especially as a symptom in illness such as dementia.