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agitated

[ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd]

agitated Definition

  • 1feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
  • 2stirred up or disturbed

Using agitated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agitated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was agitated by the news of her father's illness.

  • Example

    The crowd grew increasingly agitated as they waited for the concert to start.

  • Example

    He spoke in an agitated voice, his hands shaking with anger.

agitated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for agitated

Phrases with agitated

  • a type of depression characterized by restlessness and irritability

    Example

    Her agitated depression made it difficult for her to focus on anything.

  • behavior that is restless, anxious, or disturbed

    Example

    His agitated behavior made it clear that something was bothering him.

  • a state of being restless, anxious, or disturbed

    Example

    The patient was in an agitated state and needed to be calmed down.

Origins of agitated

from Latin 'agitatus', past participle of 'agitare', meaning 'to set in motion'

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Summary: agitated in Brief

'Agitated' [ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd] describes a feeling or appearance of being troubled or nervous, often characterized by restlessness or irritability. Examples include 'She was agitated by the news of her father's illness.' and 'He spoke in an agitated voice, his hands shaking with anger.' 'Agitated' extends into phrases like 'agitated depression,' which refers to a type of depression characterized by restlessness and irritability.