Main entry: riotous, troubled, tumultuous, turbulent, disruptive
Definition: characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Usage: effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive; riotous times; these troubled areas; the tumultuous years of his administration; a turbulent and unruly childhood
Main entry: troubled
Definition: characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
Usage: troubled areas; fell into a troubled sleep; a troubled expression; troubled teenagers