adj Uncommon

agitated

AD-zhih-tay-tihd

Agitated (adj) means anxious, upset, or unable to stay calm. Example: “He grew increasingly agitated as the meeting dragged on.”

adj

Anxious, upset, or unable to stay calm.

"He grew increasingly agitated as the meeting dragged on."

"She paced the room, clearly agitated about the test results."

Shaken or stirred violently, describing liquids or mixtures.

"The agitated solution turned cloudy within seconds."

How to Use Agitated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorked up and unsettled — too anxious or upset to stay still or calm.

Common pairings

visibly agitated became agitated agitated state

Word Forms

more agitated comparative, most agitated superlative

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Rhymes for agitated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “agitated” mean?

The word “agitated” means anxious, upset, or unable to stay calm. In plain terms, worked up and unsettled — too anxious or upset to stay still or calm.

How do you pronounce “agitated”?

“Agitated” is pronounced AD-zhih-tay-tihd (/ˈæd͡ʒɪteɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “agitated” in a sentence?

Here is “agitated” used in a sentence: “He grew increasingly agitated as the meeting dragged on.”

What part of speech is “agitated”?

“Agitated” is an adjective.

Is “agitated” a common word?

“Agitated” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “agitated” have?

“Agitated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: anxious, upset, or unable to stay calm.