Definitions
- Describing a state of restlessness or nervousness. - Referring to a feeling of being disturbed or unsettled. - Talking about a person who is excited or worked up about something.
- Referring to a state of emotional distress or turmoil. - Describing a feeling of being disappointed, angry, or frustrated. - Talking about a person who is emotionally disturbed or distressed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation that causes negative emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Agitated implies a higher level of emotional arousal than upset.
- 2Cause: Agitated often implies a specific cause or trigger for the negative emotion, while upset can be more general.
- 3Duration: Agitated suggests a shorter-lived emotional state than upset.
- 4Physical manifestation: Agitated can be accompanied by physical signs such as restlessness or fidgeting, while upset may not have such physical manifestations.
- 5Usage: Agitated is less commonly used in everyday language than upset.
Remember this!
Agitated and upset are both words used to describe negative emotions. However, agitated implies a higher level of emotional arousal and often has a specific cause or trigger, while upset can be more general and long-lasting. Additionally, agitated may be accompanied by physical signs of restlessness or fidgeting, while upset may not have such physical manifestations.
