Synonyms for Turbulent (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination):
disruptive, riotous, troubled, tumultuousWordNet sense 2 (characterized by unrest or disorder):
unquietWordNet sense 3 ((of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence):
churning, roiled, roiling, roilyWordNet sense 4 (physically disturbed or set in motion):
agitatedFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit