agitated
Say it: AJ-ih-tay-tid /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/ · adjective
What “agitated” means
Upset or nervous and unable to stay calm.
More precisely: Troubled, nervous and unable to stay calm.
Example: “He grew agitated when the flight was delayed for the third time.”
When to use it
When worry or upset makes someone restless and visibly unsettled. Common when describing behaviour during stressful situations.
Similar words
anxious, restless, worked up
Where it comes from
From Latin agitare, "to drive, shake."
Quick check
While waiting for your missing cat, you pace constantly, wring your hands and cannot settle. You are…
agitated or irritable?
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agitated
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