1. A sky characterized by violent or chaotic atmospheric conditions, such as strong winds, storms, or unstable weather patterns
The turbulent sky warned us of an approaching thunderstorm.
O céu turbulento nos alertou sobre uma tempestade que se aproximava.
2. A metaphorical reference to a period of instability, chaos, or uncertainty
The country faced a turbulent sky of political upheaval.
O país enfrentou um céu turbulento de agitação política.