agitation
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for agitation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use agitation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
state of agitation
political agitation
signs of agitation
Etymology
From Latin agitatio, "movement, agitation," from the verb agitare.
Full origin of agitation →Frequently asked questions
What does “agitation” mean?
The word “agitation” means a state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance. In plain terms, a stirred-up state — of emotions, of a liquid being mixed, or of people campaigning for change.
How do you pronounce “agitation”?
“Agitation” is pronounced aj-ih-TAY-shuhn (/ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “agitation” in a sentence?
Here is “agitation” used in a sentence: “You could hear the agitation in her voice on the phone.”
What is another word for “agitation”?
Words with a similar meaning to “agitation” include emotion, commotion, excitement, trepidation, tremor and perturbation.
What part of speech is “agitation”?
“Agitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “agitation” come from?
The word “agitation” comes from Latin. From Latin agitatio, "movement, agitation," from the verb agitare.
Is “agitation” a common word?
“Agitation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “agitation” have?
“Agitation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of anxiety, restlessness, or emotional disturbance.
