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
1
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."
2
Shaken or stirred violently, describing liquids or mixtures.
"The agitated solution turned cloudy within seconds."
How to use agitated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorked up and unsettled — too anxious or upset to stay still or calm.
Common pairings
visibly agitated
became agitated
agitated state
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more agitated
- Superlative
- most agitated
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Antonyms
unagitated
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Rhymes for agitated
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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.
