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turmoil, confusion, chaos, bewilderment
A state of disorder and uncertainty where a clear direction or resolution is lacking. Typically used for political situations, economic conditions, or social affairs that are in disarray.
政局が混迷している。
The political situation is in turmoil.
経済の混迷が続いている。
The economic turmoil continues.
指導者の辞任で党内は混迷を深めている。
The leader's resignation has deepened the turmoil within the party.
USAGE:
A formal word primarily used in news and political commentary. Describes ongoing, unresolved confusion at a large scale — not typically used for personal confusion or temporary disorder.
The expression 混迷を深める (to deepen turmoil) and 混迷を極める (to be in extreme turmoil) are very common in news writing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 混迷する: to fall into turmoil
- 混迷を深める: to deepen turmoil
- 混迷を極める: to be in extreme turmoil
- 政治の混迷: political turmoil