agitated

/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

very nervous or upset

The agitated child couldn't stop fidgeting during the meeting.

The child was very nervous and couldn't stay still.

informal

feeling or showing nervousness, excitement, or anger

The crowd became agitated when the speaker was delayed.

The crowd felt restless and upset because the speaker was late.

She spoke in an agitated tone, clearly upset by the news.

Her voice showed she was nervous and angry about the news.

Often used to describe someone who is visibly upset or restless.

Collocations

agitated statea condition of being very upset or nervousagitated behavioractions showing someone is upset or restless

Use 'agitated' to describe someone who is visibly upset or restless, often due to stress or anger.

From Latin 'agitare' (to move or shake), from 'agere' (to do or act).

Can describe both physical and emotional states of being upset or restless.

agit-

to move or shake

root

-ated

past participle form

suffix

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