Meaning
upheaval, turmoil
- A radical, sudden disturbance or disruption of an established order or state.
In a sentence
La rivoluzione portò a un profondo sconvolgimento delle strutture sociali.
The revolution brought about a profound upheaval of social structures.
Quali conseguenze avrà questo sconvolgimento economico sul mercato del lavoro?
What consequences will this economic upheaval have on the labor market?
Nonostante lo sconvolgimento emotivo, cercò di prendere decisioni razionali.
Despite the emotional turmoil, she tried to make rational decisions.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sconvolgimento | masculine · singular |
| sconvolgimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'sconvolgere'; applies to psychological, social, political, or climatic turmoil.