
Chaotic
Emotional Charge
Chaotic often implies stress or panic because situations are out of control.

The stock market was chaotic, leaving investors anxious.
Negative Situations
Chaotic is usually used for negative situations, rarely in a positive sense.

The chaotic classroom left the substitute teacher overwhelmed.
Scale and Scope
Indicates a significant level of disorder, affecting many parts or aspects.

A chaotic traffic jam stretched for miles in every direction.
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